ISRP also pointed out that it and CBFWA appeared to differ greatly in
their methods for rating new vs. ongoing projects. The panel notes
that
it recommends, based on scientific soundness and programmatic value,
1
1/4 times the number of new proposals for funding than did CBFWA. Of
66
new proposals recommended by the ISRP for funding, 36 were placed by
CBFWA in its Tier 2 (fund if money is available) or Tier 3 (do not
fund)
categories. Of 49 new proposals CBFWA recommended for …
