Peer review: a simplified approach.
One hundred and thirteen grant applications were initially reviewed with only a brief outline of the applicant and the proposal and were later reviewed in more detail with the reports of outside experts. The detailed discussion and referees' reports had little impact on the original ratings.
D002170:Canada; D010380:Peer Review / Q000379:methods*; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D012219:Rheumatology; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies