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
One final RSR/DSR training session has been scheduled for the 2022 Spring-Summer cycle:
- Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 3:00-4:30pm eastern
If you would like to attend the training session, please email RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov to get the meeting link.
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:
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
- Documents to include in RGE-EDGE submissions and submission instructions
- RSR/DSR Forms:
- 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:
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 Overview - Nov 2021
- RGE-EDGE RSR/DSR Training - Fall (Nov) 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