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NORDP’s Program for External Evaluation of Research Development (PEERD) is excited to announce a call for PEERD experts. NORDP PEERD experts will serve a three-year term, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2023. NORDP PEERD experts will be called on to provide the following services:
| Job Function | Details | Expert’s Payment |
| PEERD Review | Conduct an onsite review of an institution’s research development office and/or programming. Provide a PEERD report with recommendations for the institution. | $4,200 per expert + travel |
| PEERD Presentation | Provide a 1- or 2-hour presentation on a research development topic requested by the institution. Also offered virtually. | 1hr = $300 + travel
2hr = $600 + travel |
| PEERD Workshop | Conduct an onsite (4hr) workshop on research development (including its overlapping mission but distinct activities from research administration). Small groups will work through various RD scenarios, including but not limited to the following: proposal development, strategic research advancement, enhancement of collaboration and team science, research communication and knowledge mobilization, among others. | $1,200 + travel |
| PEERD Virtual Consultation | Provide a PEERD virtual consultation packet, including an institutional survey for institutions to administer on their campus. Analyze survey results and provide a virtual consultation, including a report on next steps for the institution. | $2,400 |
| PEERD Competitive Analysis | Work with the institution to identify peers and aspirational peers, a goal/focus for the analysis, and interview questions. Conduct data analysis and provide results, along with recommendations to institution. | $3,600 |
| PEERD Informational Briefs | Working in teams, develop informational briefs on topics of importance to the NORDP membership (as identified in the member needs survey). | No remuneration; part of expert responsibilities |
| PEERD Resources | Develop the PEERD consultation packet, as well as other resources beneficial to PEERD experts. | No remuneration; part of expert responsibilities |
PEERD Expert Application Forms, along with a C.V./resume, are due to PEERD@nordp.org by August 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Applicants must strictly adhere to all word limits. The PEERD review committee decisions will be made by mid-September 2020. Any inquiries should be directed to PEERD@nordp.org.
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