Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Research Grade Evaluation

The USGS Office of Science Quality and Integrity—in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources—is responsible for administering the USGS Research Grade Evaluation (RGE), Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE), and Senior Scientist (ST) review processes.

Announcements

The presentation for the 2020 fall/winter RSR/DSR training session is now available!

NOTE: The RGE/EDGE Team holds approximately 12 evaluation panels a cycle. Cycles extend from late-spring into September (spring-summer) or late-fall into March (fall-winter). Individual findings will be distributed on a rolling basis as each panel is completed and panel findings are approved by Human Resources. Timing of the distribution of individual findings will depend on when the individual’s panel is scheduled; we do not disclose the panel schedule for a cycle. Results are distributed through center directors for sharing with scientists.

The RSR and DSR templates and guidance have been updated for the 2020 fall/winter cycle! See below for the new documents. Packages are due September 21, 2020. Submit your completed package to submit_rge-edge@usgs.gov (submissions only).

Are you currently (or trying to become) an RGE/EDGE scientist and interested in serving on a panel? We are always looking for volunteers! Just e-mail RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov to let us know and we will add you to our volunteer list!

General Information

USGS Research and Equipment Development Grade Evaluation Process Handbook (in revision)

RGE:

OPM Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Guide

EDGE:

OPM Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Guide (relevant section starts on page 42)
Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Checklist

ST:

Senior Scientist (ST) Evaluation Checklist for RGE

For RGE, EDGE and ST Scientists Being Reviewed

Documents to include in RGE-EDGE submissions and submission instructions
RSR/DSR Forms:
Submission Information:
- Deadlines - September 21 for fall/winter; March 21 for spring/summer
- Submit packages to the submission email box: submit_rge-edge@usgs.gov (submissions only)
- Direct submission questions to the RGE-EDGE email box: RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov
Timing of Results:
- The RGE/EDGE Team holds approximately 12 evaluation panels a cycle. Cycles extend from late-spring into September (spring-summer) or late-fall into March (fall-winter). Individual findings will be distributed on a rolling basis as each panel is completed and panel findings are approved by Human Resources. Timing of the distribution of individual findings will depend on when the individual’s panel is scheduled; we do not disclose the panel schedule for a cycle. Results are distributed through center directors for sharing with scientists.