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Table 6 Scoring Definitions

From: A new approach to grant review assessments: score, then rank

Score

Adjective

Guidance

1

Excellent

Exceptionally strong with negligible weaknesses

2

Very Good

Many strengths but with some moderate weaknesses

3

Average

Some strengths but also some major weaknesses

4

Less than Average

Numerous major weaknesses and shortcomings

5

Deficient

Proposal has little or no scientific value