Announcements

Packages for the 2021 fall/winter cycle are due Tuesday, September 21

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.

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:
  • Research Scientist Record (RSR) - Template  ||  Guidance for writing your RSR
  • Development Scientist Record (DSR) - Template  ||  Guidance for writing your DSR
  • Center Approval Sheet - Word  ||  PDF (fillable) 
• External Impact Statement guidance
• 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.

For Panelists

RGE:

• OPM Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Guide
• Senior Scientist (ST) Evaluation Checklist for RGE

EDGE:

• OPM Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Guide (relevant section starts on page 42)
• Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Checklist
• ST Evaluation Checklist for EDGE (In development)

Training

• RGE-EDGE RSR/DSR Training - July 2021
• RGE-EDGE Center Director Training - May 2021
• RGE-EDGE RSR Training for ST Candidates - Apr 2021
• RGE-EDGE Program Update for Scientists - Dec 2019
• RGE-EDGE Program Update for Managers - Fall 2019

Questions may be sent to the RGE-EDGE e-mail box: RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov