Purpose
The purpose of the scheme is to provide independent, expert,
peer review of research proposals with a view to provide
constructive feedback designed to enhance projects either prior to
initiation or prior to submission to funding bodies.
The ultimate aim of the process is to improve the quality of
echocardiographic research undertaken to improve patient care and
thereby improve the chance of obtaining grant funding and
publication in high quality journals.
Intended audience
Cardiac physiologists, registrars and consultants embarking on
research projects at any level (MSc, MD, PhD) or prior to seeking
grant funding.
BSE Peer Review
Process
Part 1: Proposal review and feedback
Timescale: <6 weeks
Investigators will be invited to submit a structured project
proposal summary (attached). The proposal will be assessed by 3
expert reviewers from BSE peer reviewer panel. A peer review form
providing constructive feedback will be completed by each reviewer.
Peer reviewers will be given the option to be anonymous if desired.
Investigators may provide names of reviewers they wish to exclude.
The feedback form will be sent to investigators within 6 weeks of
application.
Part 2: BSE endorsement
Timescale: <2 weeks
Reviewers will grade proposals either suitable for endorsement
or requires further work.
If 2 or more reviewers grade the proposal as suitable for
endorsement a letter stating BSE endorsement will be sent to the
investigator. Where further work is recommended the investigator
will be encouraged to enhance the proposal and re-submit for
endorsement.
Peer Review Panel
There will be 10 - 15 reviewers. Reviewers will be selected to
include experts with interests in different echocardiographic
modalities and disease areas. A list of current peer
reviewers will be published on the BSE website.
To submit a research proposal please complete the application
form found to the right of the screen and send it to
research@bsecho.org