SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND PEER-REVIEW SYSTEM - A CASE-STUDY OF A CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING SCHEME IN INDIA

An attempt has been made to evaluate soundness of a peer review system operating for the funding scheme. An assessment of soundness has been made on the basis of fairness, rationality, responsiveness, and accou ntability. According to perception of scientists and engineers, the pe er review system of the funding scheme appears to be fair, rational, a ccountable, and responsive. However, there appears to be an urgent nee d for improving the existing peer review system so as to maintain the image associated with scheme in future.