Around 85% of researchers in a survey supported 'distributed peer review', a new method where grant applicants review each other's proposals, revealing optimism despite added workload.
Although there's an additional workload for researchers, about 77% believed the foundation would find suitable peer reviewers, reflecting positive expectations about the process's effectiveness.
More than 70% of participants felt that distributed peer review would encourage more innovative grant proposals compared to the traditional methods, indicating potential for creative research funding.
The trial is timely as recruiting volunteers for traditional peer reviews is challenging, with many qualified reviewers often overlooked, suggesting a need for more inclusive systems.
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