1. On the organization and conduct of expert examination in science and technology in the USA and the European Union http://www.extech.ru Scientific Research Institute – Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) Director of Department of Information-Analytical Center for Complex Scientific Research of Scientific&Technological and Innovation Activity (IAC KINTID) of SRI FRCEC Alexei B. Logunov

2. 2 Scientific Research Institute - Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) http://www.extech.ru 1-st version of classification of the advisory committees of the USA:  On political issues. Gives recommendations in the field of policy planning on the national level.  Non-scientific programs.  Scientific and technological programs.  Grants (recommendations on issuance of grants and awards).  On national regulation.  Other Committees (either included in several categories, described above, or not included into any of them).  On Specific Issues. 2-nd version of classification of the advisory committees of the USA:  Expert (created with the aim of providing recommendations and conclusions on issues within the sphere of responsibility of executive power Bodies);  Policy Development (deals with social aspects of policy, including regulation and conduct of political dialogues based on consideration of the views of a large number of stakeholders);  Regional (does not deal with national issues, but with a certain geographic area which is most typical, for example, for negotiating the issues of ecology and environmental protection; and includes a large number of practitioners and public representatives). Classification of the Advisory Committees of the USA

3. 3 Scientific Research Institute - Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) http://www.extech.ru Expert Examination at the US National Science Foundation Selection of application Scientific community National Scientific Foundations (NSF) Manager of NSF Programs Internal Evaluations Expert Panel Combination of internal and panel evaluation Manager of NFS Programs Department of grants and business expert examination fault accept

4. 4 Scientific Research Institute - Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) http://www.extech.ru Assessment of the Project level is according to the following issues: 1.The importance of research proposed for knowledge development and understanding of the problem inside the given sphere of science or several spheres of science simultaneously. 2.The skill level of the applicant. 3.The extent to which the research proposed is a “breakthrough”. 4.How justified is the proposed research? 5.Are there sufficient resources to carry out the research? Evaluation of applications at the US National Science Foundation Scientific Level Criteria of Project Evaluation Possibility of wide spreading (implementation) of results

5. 5 Scientific Research Institute - Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) http://www.extech.ru 1.Selection of assessment panel members based on application links, recent publications in scientific journals, bibliographic databases, etc.; 2.Verification of presence of the conflict of interests including in the selection of panel members. Each of the program managers annually passes training on this issue; 3.Synthesis of conclusions and comments of experts; 4.Drafting of recommendations on grant issuing of rejecting of application, including the consideration what kinds of research are funded by other departments of NSF. Tasks of the Program Manager of National Science Foundation

6. 6 Scientific Research Institute - Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) http://www.extech.ru Types of Groups of Experts Formal Informal Permanent Temporary Functions of Expert Groups Playground for brainstorming and forum for exchange of views Generating recommendations for European Commission Chairman (EC Representative) Experts serving in their personal capacity Members of Expert Groups Experts representing the interests of the organizations Authorities of EU Member States Organizations (companies, associations, IGOs and NGOs, trade unions, universities, ЕС Agencies) Created by EC services Work of Expert Groups Single Register Of Expert Groups is conducted Experts’ work is free of charge, transport expenses reimbursed Sub-groups may be created Organization of expert work of the European Commission

7. 7 Scientific Research Institute - Federal Research Center for Project Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) http://www.extech.ru European Commission continues to search for experts for Program "Horizon 2020" The European Commission has called on Expert Community to take part in formation of competition topics for the future EU Program of funding research and innovation «Horizon 2020» for (2014 – 2020). The European Commission expects experts in different fields to help develop innovation ideas, create sustainable growth and new jobs in Europe. Expert groups will be set up in priority areas of research (such as climate change, renewable energy, food security and solving aging problems). They will help the authorities to establish the dialogue with representatives of civil society and business communities of EU Member States, as well as be able to influence the allocation of EU funding of research and innovations within the framework of “Horizon 2020” Program. Experts can register on website: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm?pg=h2020-experts Invitation for participation in forming of research topics within the framework of EU Program «Horizon 2020» (2014 – 2020)

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