Announcements

The new Research Scientist Record (RSR) template and accompanying guidance for writing your RSR are now available!

Additional training materials for changes to the RGE-EDGE process and the new RSR/DSR will be available on the website soon. We are holding several training sessions in January. Upcoming dates are as follows:

Wednesday, January 8 @ 2 - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
Thursday, January 16 @ 3 – 4:30 pm Eastern Time
Tuesday, January 21 @ 3 – 4:30 pm Eastern Time

To join a training call:

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Access code: 900 884 552

Thursday, January 16, 2020
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Password: RGeeDGe
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Access code: 901 174 712

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Password: RGeeDGe
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Access code: 904 419 726

Are you 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 (pending revisions)

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

• List of documents to include in RGE-EDGE submissions (updated list coming soon)
• RSR/DSR Forms:
  • Research Scientist Record (RSR) - Template | Guidance for writing your RSR
  • Development Scientist Record (DSR) - Template and Guidance (coming soon)
• 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

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 Program Update for Managers (Fall 2019)

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