Okla. Admin. Code § 650:20-1-11 – Review process

(a) Peer review. Health Research projects described in the completed applications for funding shall be reviewed by research scientists residing outside the State of Oklahoma who are nominated and approved by the OHRC. Submitted health research proposals shall be ranked on the basis of their scientific merit as ascertained by the reviewers. [74 O.S., Section 5060.14] Reviewers shall evaluate applications according to the criteria stated in the solicitation.
(b) Evaluation criteria. Evaluation criteria shall include:
1. (1) creativity and originality of the proposed research and its potential contribution to scientific knowledge,
2. (2) the qualifications of the investigator,
3. (3) the appropriateness of the research facilities and
4. (4) the appropriateness of the budget.