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.
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:
- Senior Scientist (ST) Evaluation Checklist for RGE (coming soon)
For RGE, EDGE and ST Scientists Being Reviewed
- Peer Groups and Peer Group descriptions
- List of documents to Include in RGE-EDGE Submissions
- RDSR Forms:
For Panelists
RGE:
- OPM Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Guide
- Senior Scientist (ST) Evaluation Checklist for RGE (coming soon)
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)
Questions may be sent to the RGE-EDGE e-mail box: RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov