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CSR and Peer Review News
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Reviewer Guide to CSR zApps
CSR zApps is an electronic solution to deliver applications and review information and guidelines as a single zip file to reviewers. zApps is being used by all CSR peer review meetings. 1. Retrieve the zApps packaged as a zip file and save it to your computer. a. Click on the link provided by the…
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Get the Latest on Scientific Jobs at CSR. Join the CSR-SRO-Jobs-L LISTSERV, which sends new job announcements and other news and information to experienced scientists seeking a rewarding career as a Scientific Review Officer or health scientist administrator at CSR. To subscribe, send an e-mail to…
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Become a CSR Extramural Support Assistant
CSR extramural support assistants (ESAs) assist scientific review officers (SROs) and work with talented scientists from across the country by helping to coordinate the reviews of NIH grant applications.ESAs help ensure the vitality of the NIH peer review by using their administrative, technical,…
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CSR Initiatives to Strengthen Peer Review
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CSR_Advisory_Council_Agenda_March_2023
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CSR_Advisory_Council_Agenda_March2021
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CSR_Senior_SROs_Jan_2022.pdf
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CSR Analysis of Zoom in Review Oct 2020
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CSR Advisory Council Meeting Materials & Reports
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