Announcements

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.

New training sessions are coming soon. Stay tuned for details!

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

• 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
• 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 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