Shockingly, 1/4 of Medical Research Future Fund grants were awarded without due process. Genuine progress in any field of endeavour can only be achieved through the advancement of novel ideas that subsequently withstand questioning and criticism from experts in that field.
Deciding the merits of one research pursuit relative to another is a matter of judgement and debate; it requires a broad range of expertise, the absence of bias and adherence to consistent and transparent processes. It is not a task that should rest with a single person.
The integrity of this decision-making process is particularly important in the context of awarding research funding through competitive schemes, such as those through the @nhmrc
To achieve integrity, the international research community relies on a process of independent expert (or peer) review, where non-conflicted experts are solicited to provide constructive feedback on a research proposal and assess it against explicit criteria.
The process of independent expert review ensures a level of rigor that provides confidence, for both the research sector and the general public, that funding is awarded based on merit.
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