Evaluating the idea only

Focusing the evaluation solely on the research proposal itself to remove the influence of the researcher’s reputation, track record, and institutional affiliation.
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Experiments in Assessment WG

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March 10, 2026

WarningObjectives and potential outcome

This approach can help democratize research by increasing equity and reducing bias against early-career researchers, for example. It may also stimulate innovation in research funding and create opportunities for more novel or high-risk projects. The main drawback is that removing the applicant’s identity makes it harder to assess the feasibility of the proposed work.

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Evaluating success

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