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 RGE-EDGE Program Update for Managers presentation is 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 will begin holding training sessions for scientists in December.
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:
EDGE:
- OPM Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Guide (relevant section starts on page 42)
- Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Checklist
ST:
For RGE, EDGE and ST Scientists Being Reviewed
- List of documents to Include in RGE-EDGE Submissions
- RDSR 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
For Panelists
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
Questions may be sent to the RGE-EDGE e-mail box: RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov