Review criteria
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Evaluation criteria. NIFA shall evaluate project proposals according to the following factors:
(a) Potential for Advancing Quality of Technology Development, Applied Research, and/or Training/Significance of the Program.
(b) Proposed Approach and Cooperative Linkages.
(c) Institution Organization Capability and Capacity Building.
(d) Key Personnel.
(e) Budget and Cost-Effectiveness.
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