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Glossary
MSFHR used a two-stage process to support development of its platform program in BC.
Stage 1
In January 2006, MSFHR invited expressions of interest (EOI) from the research community. For details about the specific requirements for Stage 1, see the program overview (PDF).
Thirty-eight EOI were received by the deadline.
Review Process - Stage 1
In May 2006, an external Merit Review Panel convened in Vancouver to review the 38 EOI. All EOI were first grouped into potential platform areas, and then the merit of each application was assessed. On June 23, 2006 the MSFHR Board Executive approved the Panel's recommendations that nine potential platform areas, involving 16 of the 38 EOI, proceed to Stage 2. Among the 16 EOI the Panel identified pairs of applicants who should combine their efforts in the development of a platform proposal.
Stage 2
In July 2006 applicants in the nine potential platform areas were invited to develop comprehensive strategies and business plans for the implementation of the provincial platforms. MSFHR provided $50,000 for each platform area to support planning efforts over the period July-November 2006.
In addition, Business and Strategic Plan Guidelines and budget templates were developed to assist applicants in developing their final submissions.
Review Process - Stage 2
A three-step external review process was used to thoroughly evaluate the detailed strategic and business plans submitted by the applicants.
- Step 1: External Expert Reviews (December, 2006)
Each Stage 2 platform proposal was reviewed by 3 scientific experts with specific expertise in the platform area, and 1 or more business planning experts.
- Step 2: External Oversight Review Panel (February 2007)
- All platform proposals and External Expert Reviews were forwarded to an External Oversight Review Panel for consideration.
- The External Oversight Review Panel reviewed and discussed all proposals and the External Expert Reviews. Each proposal was evaluated and ranked.
- Step 3: Reverse Site Visit
Applicant teams were invited to give a 15-minute presentation to the External Oversight Review Panel on their proposed platform program followed by a 15-minute Q & A period. At this time, Stage 2 applicants were able to address any concerns and/or questions raised by the External Oversight Review Panel.
At the conclusion of Step 3:
- The External Oversight Review Panel identified platform proposals that were ready to proceed; proposals that required major changes; and proposals that should be rejected.
- Based on their assessment of budgets and budget justifications, the External Oversight Review Panel recommended award amounts for each Platform for approval by the MSFHR Board of Directors.
The panel's recommendations were approved by the MSFHR Board of Directors on March 30, 2007.
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