Peer review of health research funding proposals: A systematic map and systematic review of innovations for effectiveness and efficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate methods and processes for timely, efficient and good quality peer review of research funding proposals in health.

Methods

A two-stage evidence synthesis: (1) a systematic map to describe the key characteristics of the evidence base, followed by (2) a systematic review of the studies stakeholders prioritised as relevant from the map on the effectiveness and efficiency of peer review 'innovations'. Standard processes included literature searching, duplicate inclusion criteria screening, study keyword coding, data extraction, critical appraisal and study synthesis.

Results

A total of 83 studies from 15 countries were included in the systematic map. The evidence base is diverse, investigating many aspects of the systems for, and processes of, peer

SUBMITTER: Shepherd J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5947897 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature