Unmasking Bias in Peer Review and Grant Funding

Access our insightful webinar, "Unmasking Bias in Peer Review and Grant Funding," now available for on-demand viewing. This webinar focuses on the critical issue of bias in peer review and grant funding. Bias can significantly impact the fairness and effectiveness of research funding, influencing which projects receive support. This session delves into various forms of bias, such as institutional prestige and identity-based biases, and presents evidence-based strategies to mitigate these issues. Our expert speakers share their latest research findings and practical approaches to promoting equity in the review process, ensuring a more level playing field for all applicants.

Speakers:

- Jenna Hicks, Assistant Director at the Health Research Alliance
- Anne Hultgren, PhD, Executive Director, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
- Alison J. Hatt, PhD, Independent Consultant for the Advanced Light Source

Key Takeaways:

- Understand how bias affects peer review and grant funding.
- Learn about the impact of blinding on reducing institutional prestige bias.
- Explore practical strategies to minimize identity-based biases.
- Discover methods to improve the statistical integrity of peer review.