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
>>>>> Package deadlines have been changed. Deadlines are May 15 (spring-summer) and November 15 (fall-winter). These changes will allow us to avoid busy leave and field seasons and plan panels more efficiently.
>>>>> We are currently scheduling RSR/DSR training sessions for the 2023 spring-summer cycle. Three sessions are planned for early 2023:
- Friday, January 27 from 2-3:30 pm ET
- Wednesday, February 15 from 2:30-4 pm ET
- Thursday, March 16 from 3-4:30 pm ET
If you are interested in attending any session, please email RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov for a meeting link.
>>>>> NOTE: The RGE-EDGE Team holds approximately 12-14 evaluation panels a cycle. Cycles extend from early summer into November (spring-summer) or late-fall into May (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 SCIENTISTS BEING REVIEWED (RGE, EDGE and ST)
- Documents to include in RGE-EDGE submissions and submission instructions
- RSR/DSR Forms:
- Research Scientist Record (RSR)
- Development Scientist Record (DSR)
- Center Approval Sheet - Word || PDF (fillable)
- External Impact Statement guidance
- Submission Information:
- Deadlines - May 15 for spring-summer; November 15 for fall-winter
- 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 12-14 evaluation panels a cycle. Cycles extend from late-spring into November (spring-summer) or late-fall into May (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 2022
- RGE-EDGE RSR/DSR Training - June 2022 (2022 fall-winter cycle)
- RGE-EDGE Center Director Training - June 2022
- 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