Documents/VAFACA2017/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • The Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board provides expert review of the scientific quality, budget, safety, and mission relevance of investigator-initiated research proposals submitted for VA Merit Review funding. The evaluations result in recommendations regarding approval or disapproval, levels and duration of funding, and a priority score reflecting the overall merit of the applications. These recommendations are used by the Office of Research and Development to direct limited research funds to only the most promising VA-relevant projects.