BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
            RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION REFEREE'S REPORT FORM

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COMMITTEE:

APPLICANT:

INSTITUTION:
PROJECT TITLE:

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REFEREE:
ASSESSOR:
INSTITUTION:
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SECTION 1:      KNOWLEDGE OF APPLICANT/SCIENTIFIC AREA

See guidance notes. Include comments NOT to be communicated to the
applicant.

Include:

1. Familiarity with the scientific area

2. Knowledge of the applicant(s)

3. Whether the applicant contacted you in connection with this
application.



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SIGNED:

NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS):

DATE:



(Page 2 contents to be communicated to applicant(s).

REFERENCE NO:

ASSESSOR:

PROJECT TITLE:
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SECTION 2:  OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Comment on scientific excellence and overall competitiveness of the
proposal, taking into account the factors identified in the guidance
notes.

1. Scientific excellence

2. Strategic relevance

3. Posperity and quality of life

4. Timeliness and promise

5. Cost effectiveness



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SECTION 3:  SPECIFIC COMMENTS
(Identify any specific points you wish the applicant to address before
the application is considered by the Committee.)