Review Criteria: AGeS-TRaCE (TRaining and Community Engagement)

Reviewers will use a point system that weights the relative importance of each category and allows for direct comparison of multiple proposals.  All proposals must satisfactorily address all of the following requirements and must include all of the requested application materials to be considered for funding. The committee may decide to partially fund proposals.
 
Proposals will be evaluated based on (100 points total):

1) Community Need (20 points)
How compelling is the community need and how well is it aligned with the AGeS-TRaCE program?
 
2) Potential to successfully accomplish the proposed project (20 points)
General likelihood that the project will accomplish the proposed activities.

3) Potential for the proposed project to positively change and impact the geochronology community (25 points)
General likelihood that the project will successfully address the community need articulated by the project. Considerations can include the scope of the project, the distinct contribution that the project would make relative to other activities underway in the community, incorporation of BAJEDI principles in the planned activities, and the overall project impact.

4) Proposed project outcomes and plan to make the products accessible (20 points)
Overall strength and specificity of the plan to make the project, its outcomes, or its products accessible to the broader community. The degree to which the project outcomes conform to FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability) principles.
 
5) Coordination, timeline, and budget (15 points)
Evaluation of the proposed timeline and budget, specifically considering the time required for project implementation and completion. This criterion relies partially on good coordination between the proponent and any partners, evaluated based on the proposal and any support letters. Matching funds are welcome, but are not a requirement.