Becoming a Reviewer
Volunteering to be a peer-reviewer can be an invaluable experience!
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Review proposals in agencies where you hope to receive funding
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Discover what works and what does not
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Learn how other reviewers evaluate proposals
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Understand the expectations of different agencies
Many agencies will even let you become a reviewer before you have received funding from that agency. Below are some articles and sites you may find helpful.
Article: Federal Agencies Want You to Be a Grant Reviewer
NIH
How to Be a Member of an R01 Study Section
NSF
Why You Should Volunteer to Service as an NSF Reviewer
The Art and Science on Reviewing Proposals