To Geek or Not to Geek

Brain and nose is bleeding already from reading all these books and articles.

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Was reading the Handbook for Researchers (OVCRD, 2007) and...

The committees meet separately to evaluate research proposals within their areas of concern. The number of evaluation meetings may vary depending on the quality and number of the proposals being evaluated.

These committees evaluate the research proposal based on the following criteria:

1. Quality of Proposal - originality/novelty of ideas; scientific or artistic merit and soundness of methodology;
   
2. Timeliness and Relevance - significance to current issues/scientific or artistic domain;
3. Consonance of proposed budget with the research activities and expected output;
4. Status of proponent with the University;
5. Track record of proponent;
6. Potential of publishing a manuscript; policy and programmatic implications; technology innovation with commercial possibilities.

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To geek or not to geek? That is the question.