Peer Review - 2009
Scientific research proposals that the LCCMR recommends for funding are peer reviewed. (M.S.116P.08, Subd. 6). Peer review may be done prior to submitting a proposal to LCCMR for funding, it may be done by a partnering organization that is also funding the research project, or the LCCMR may conduct the peer review. When LCCMR conducts the peer review, a group of experts in the specific research areas are asked to review the proposals and to provide written comments. The comments are provided to the project manager of each proposal that is being peer reviewed. The project managers are asked to respond to the comments and to update their research addendum accordingly. Of the projects recommended for funding by the LCCMR in 2009, it has been determined that four scientific research projects will be peer reviewed through the LCCMR process.
5a - Removal of Endocrine Disruptors: Treatment and Education, U of M, Dr. Paige Novak, $275,000
GOVERNOR VETO
Proposal: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/_5a_C16_Proposal.pdf
Research Addendum: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/Novak_Addendum_2009.pdf
5c - Cooperative Habitat Research in Deep Lakes, DNR, Dr. Don Pereira, $825,000
Proposal: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/_5c_067-B4_Proposal.pdf
Research Addendum: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/Pereira_Addendum_2009.pdf
5d - Intensified Tile Drainage Evaluation, Science Museum of Minnesota, Dr. Shawn Schottler, $300,000
Proposal: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/_5d_038-B1_Proposal.pdf
Research Addendum: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/Schottler_Addendum_2009.pdf
6c - Improving Emerging Fish Disease Surveillance in Minnesota, U of M, Dr. Katherine Pelican, $80,000
Proposal: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/_6c_075-C1_Proposal.pdf
Research Addendum: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/Pelican_Addendum_2009.pdf
Link to outline for research addendums (pdf document)
Link to outline for peer reviewer comments (word document)
Two additional projects on aquatic invasive species related to ballast water are being peer reviewed through the Great Lakes Commission's Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species.
6a - Ballast Water Sampling Method Development and Treatment Technology, MPCA, Mary Jean Fenske, $366,000
Proposal: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/_6a_074-C1_Proposal.pdf
Research Addendum: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/Fenske_Addendum_2009.pdf
6b - Emergency Delivery System Development for Disinfecting Ballast Water, USGS, Scott Smith, $125,000
Proposal: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/_6b_087-C1_Proposal.pdf
_087-C1_Proposal.pdf
Research Addendum: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/PeerReview/2009/Smith_Combined_Addendum_2009.pdf
Link to 2008 Peer Review
Link to 2007 Peer Review
