Partnerships for Innovation
Scientific Peer Review
Success Stories
In terms of deliverables, Oak Ridge Associated Universities' (ORAU) scientific peer review provides confidence that research funding has been well allocated and accountability for ensuring the ultimate goal of the research has been met.
Recognizing there is no substitute for independent and objective assessments, ORAU continues to excel in peer review management by designing and implementing highly credible scientific peer review programs and by continuously collaborating with customers to make necessary modifications for future improvements.
To learn more about some of our recent areas of success, feel free to browse through some of the case studies listed below.
ORAU Manages Independent Review and Grant Administration for Coal Combustion Product Research
The Tenenssee Valley Authority chose ORAU to coordinate the submission and review of proposals on creative ways to reuse byproducts of the coal combustion process.
ORAU Assists NNSA in Evaluating the World’s Fastest Machine
ORAU facilitated a panel review where independent reviewers learned from vendors and Los Alamos National Laboratory program managers about progress being made on the IBM Roadrunner’s design, implementation and operation.
ORAU Finds New Uses for PeerNet Application
In maintaining our commitment to continuous process improvement, ORAU has added new features to our award-winning PeerNet review database.
ORAU Assisted EPA with IRIS Chemical Assessments
ORAU coordinated technical reviews and workshops to address human health chemical risk assessments.
ORAU Partners with DHS University Programs to Strengthen Homeland Security
ORAU has worked together with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of University Programs to provide scientific peer reviews to help identify research that is designed to enhance our nation’s security.
ORAU Coordinates External Reviews for Florida Centers of Excellence
ORAU coordinated independent scientific assessment of research proposals submitted by more than 40 potential university-based Centers of Excellence throughout the state of Florida.
In this section
- ORAU Manages Independent Review and Grant Administration for Coal Combustion Product Research
- ORAU Assists NNSA in Evaluating the World's Fastest Machine
- ORAU Finds New Uses for PeerNet Application
- ORAU Assisted EPA with IRIS Chemical Assessments
- ORAU Partners with DHS University Programs to Strengthen Homeland Security
- ORAU Coordinates External Reviews for Florida Centers of Excellence