Fall 2013 Knowledge Synthesis Pilot: Final Report – Long Descriptions
Figure 1. Applicant and Research Administrator Impression of the Structured Application Process.
Figure 1-A. Describe the ease of use of the structured application form.
| Very Easy | Easy | Neutral | Complicated | Very Complicated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.77 | 50.88 | 24.56 | 14.04 | 1.75 |
Figure 1-B. The structured application format was intuitive and easy to use.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Administrator | 0.00 | 66.67 | 25.00 | 8.33 | |
| Applicant | 9.26 | 48.15 | 29.63 | 9.26 | 3.70 |
Figure 1-C. Level of satisfaction with the structured application process:
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Administrator | 7.69 | 84.62 | 7.69 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Applicant | 9.09 | 45.45 | 36.36 | 9.09 | 0.00 |
Figure 2. Use of Structured Application Process Compared to Previous Review Applications to the Knowledge Synthesis competition.
Figure 2-A. Compared to last time, completing the structured application form was:
| Much Easier to Use | Easier to Use | As Easy to Use | More Difficult to Use | Much More Difficult to Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 30.00 | 36.67 | 33.33 | 0.00 |
Figure 2-B. Compared to last time, submitting the structured application form was:
| Much Less Work | Somewhat Less Work | Same Amount of Work | Somewhat More Work | Much More Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 11.11 | 88.89 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 2-C. Compared to a previous Knowledge Synthesis competition, submitting an application using the structure application format was:
| Much Better | Better | Neutral | Worse | Much Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Administrator | 0.00 | 11.11 | 88.89 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Applicant | 0.00 | 44.83 | 34.48 | 20.69 | 0.00 |
Figure 3. Character Limits of the Structured Application Form.
Figure 3-A. Character limit was adequate to respond to each adjudication criterion?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 44.44 | 55.56 |
Figure 3-B. Ideal page limits according to applicants:
| Up to one page | 1-2 pages | 2-3 pages | 3-5 pages | More than 5 pages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of the Idea | 16.00 | 68.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Importance of the Idea | 66.67 | 23.81 | 4.76 | 4.76 | 0.00 |
| Approach | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.56 | 66.67 | 27.78 |
| Expertise, Experience and Resources | 30.43 | 47.83 | 21.74 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 4. Stage 1 Reviewer Reactions to the Structured Application – Character Limits.
Figure 4-A. Character limit was adequate to respond to each adjudication criterion?
| Too Much | OK As Is | Too Little |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 92.00 | 5.00 |
Figure 4-B. Character limits allowed for sufficient information to be included by the applicant?
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of the Idea | 33.30 | 66.60 |
| Importance of the Idea | 33.30 | 66.60 |
| Approach | 66.60 | 33.30 |
| Expertise, Experience, Resources | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Budget | 100.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 5. Stage 1 Reviewer Reactions to the Structured Application – Allowable Attachments.
Figure 5-A. Value level of allowable attachments:
| High | Medium | Low | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figure | 37.00 | 55.00 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Tables | 45.00 | 42.50 | 12.50 | 0.00 |
| References | 45.00 | 42.50 | 12.50 | 0.00 |
| Letter from Collaborators | 37.50 | 40.00 | 22.50 | 0.00 |
| Letters of Support from Knowledge Users | 65.00 | 22.50 | 10.00 | 2.50 |
| Letters of Support from Partners | 44.74 | 36.84 | 13.16 | 5.26 |
Figure 5-B.
| % Reviewers who found it useful | % Reviewers who found limits appropriate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Research Funding History | 100.00 | 0.00 | 92.00 | 8.00 |
| Publications | 100.00 | 0.00 | 82.00 | 18.00 |
| Intellectual Property | 46.00 | 54.00 | 69.00 | 31.00 |
| Knowledge and Technology Translation | 82.00 | 18.00 | 97.00 | 3.00 |
| International Collaborations | 74.00 | 26.00 | 91.00 | 9.00 |
| Presentations | 69.00 | 31.00 | 86.00 | 14.00 |
| Interviews and Media Relations | 46.00 | 54.00 | 77.00 | 23.00 |
| Community Volunteer Activities | 29.00 | 71.00 | 88.00 | 12.00 |
Figure 6. Figure 6. Non-Technical Problems Encountered in Completing the Structured Application Form.
Did applicants experience problems completing the structured application form?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 25.00 | 75.00 |
Figure 7. Stage 1 Reviewer Workload.
Figure 7-A. Workload assigned to Stage 1 reviewers was:
| Light | Manageable | Challenging | Excessive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.50 | 50.00 | 30.00 | 12.50 |
Figure 7-B. Compared to a previous Knowledge Synthesis review experience, the workload of the following review activities was:
| Much More | More | The Same | Less | Much Less | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading one application | 0.00 | 5.26 | 42.11 | 47.37 | 5.26 |
| Looking up additional information | 0.00 | 10.53 | 68.42 | 15.79 | 5.26 |
| Writing one review | 0.00 | 10.53 | 36.84 | 52.63 | 0.00 |
| Endering review information | 0.00 | 31.58 | 36.84 | 31.58 | 0.00 |
| Compared to last time, reviewer workload was | 0.00 | 26.00 | 21.00 | 53.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 8. Stage 2 Reviewer Workload.
Figure 8-A. Workload assigned to Stage 2 reviewers was:
| Light | Manageable | Challenging | Excessive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.33 | 73.33 | 13.33 | 0.00 |
Figure 8-B. Compared to previous experiences reviewing for a Knowledge Synthesis competition, the peer review process took
| Much Less Time | Less Time | The Same Time | More Time | Much More Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.67 | 16.67 | 16.67 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 8-C. Compared to previous experiences reviewing for a Knowledge Synthesis competition, the peer review process was:
| Much Easier to Use | Easier to Use | As Easy to Use | More Difficult to Use | Much More Difficult to Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.00 | 41.67 | 33.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 9. Distinction between "Quality of the Idea" and "Importance of the Idea".
Figure 9-A. Distinction between "Quality of the Idea" and "Importance of the Idea" was clear?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 53.85 | 46.15 |
Figure 9-B. Distinction between "Quality of the Idea" and "Importance of the Idea" was clear?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 38.00 | 62.00 |
Figure 10. Adjudication Criteria.
Figure 10-A. Should the adjudication criteria be weighted equally?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 57.00 | 43.00 |
Figure 10-B. Ideal weighting of the adjudication criteria according to Stage 1 reviewers:
| 0-10% | 11-20% | 21-30% | 31-40% | 41-50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of the Idea | 33.30 | 26.70 | 33.30 | 6.70 | 0.00 |
| Importance of the Idea | 20.00 | 33.30 | 40.00 | 6.70 | 0.00 |
| Approach | 0.00 | 13.30 | 40.00 | 26.70 | 20.00 |
| Expertise, Experience, Resources | 0.00 | 33.30 | 60.00 | 6.70 | 0.00 |
Figure 11. Characteristics of the Adjudication Scale.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptors for the adjudication scale were clear and useful | 24.00 | 54.00 | 8.00 | 11.00 | 3.00 |
| Adjudication scale range was sufficient to describe meaningful differences | 27.00 | 49.00 | 8.00 | 11.00 | 5.00 |
Figure 12. Use of the Adjudication Scale.
Figure 12-A. Stage 1 reviewers used the full range of the adjudication scale.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| According to Stage 1 Reviewers | 19.44 | 44.44 | 8.33 | 25.00 | 2.78 |
| According to Stage 2 Reviewers | 0.00 | 21.43 | 35.71 | 28.57 | 14.29 |
Figure 14. Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach.
Figure 14-A. Adjudication criteria allowed applicants to convey their integrated knowledge translation approach.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.77 | 56.60 | 18.87 | 15.09 | 5.66 |
Figure 14-B. Compared to last time, applicants could more easily convey their integrated knowledge translation approach.
| Much Better | Better | Neutral | Worse | Much Worse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 19.23 | 46.15 | 34.62 | 0.00 |
Figure 15. Integrated Knowledge Translation (IKT) Approach.
Figure 15-A. Reviewer assessment of the IKT approach.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information provided was sufficient to assess the IKT approach | 21.00 | 62.00 | 13.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Adjudication criteria allowed for appropriate assessment of the IKT approach | 11.00 | 65.00 | 11.00 | 14.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 15-B. Compared to a previous Knowledge Synthesis review experience, pilot components allowed reviewers to assess/provide feedback regarding the IKT approach.
| Much Better | Better | Neutral | Worse | Much Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudication Worksheet | 16.00 | 26.00 | 58.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Adjudication Criteria | 21.00 | 26.00 | 42.00 | 11.00 | 0.00 |
| Information contained within the structured application | 11.00 | 26.00 | 47.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 16. Adjudication Worksheet.
Figure 16-A. The adjudication worksheet was easy to work with.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.51 | 51.28 | 17.95 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
Figure 16-B. Character limit allowed reviewers to provide good feedback to applicants?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 90.00 | 10.00 |
Figure 16-C. Did the adjudication worksheet have sufficient space to allow reviewers to provide useful feedback to applicants?
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of the Idea | 40.00 | 60.00 |
| Importance of the Idea | 40.00 | 60.00 |
| Approach | 0.00 | 100.00 |
| Expertise, Experience, Resources | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Budget | 75.00 | 25.00 |
Figure 17. Reading Preliminary Reviews.
Figure 17-A. Did reviewers read the other reviewers’ Stage 1 reviews?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 59.00 | 41.00 |
Figure 17-B. Reading other reviewers’ comments influenced reviewer assessment:
| Very Often | Often | Occasionally | Rarely | Never |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 5.00 | 36.00 | 27.00 | 32.00 |
Figure 17-C. Additional time spent reading other reviewers’ reviews:
| Less than 1 hour | 1-2 hours | 3 hours or more |
|---|---|---|
| 48.00 | 48.00 | 4.00 |
Figure 18. Online Discussion Participation.
Figure 18-A. Did Stage 1 reviewers participate in an online discussion?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 26.00 | 74.00 |
Figure 18-B. Reviewers did not participate in an online discussion because:
| Reviews Not Completed | Not Available | Nothing to Discuss | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.00 | 12.00 | 8.00 | 35.00 |
Figure 18-C. Was 7 days a sufficient amount of time for the online discussion period?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 23.00 | 77.00 |
Figure 19. Online Discussion Initiation.
Figure 19-A. Did Stage 1 reviewers initiate an online discussion?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 70.00 | 30.00 |
Figure 19-B. Factors used to determine whether an online discussion was required:
| Scoring Discrepancy | Content Clarification | Quality Check |
|---|---|---|
| 42.90 | 14.20 | 42.90 |
Figure 19-C. Who should determine whether an online discussion is required?
| CIHR | Chair | Reviewer |
|---|---|---|
| 16.00 | 48.00 | 36.00 |
Figure 19-D. Criteria should be used to determine when an online discussion takes place?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 49.00 | 51.00 |
Figure 20. Impact of Online Discussion.
| Very Often | Often | Occasionally | Rarely | Never | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your online contribution influenced the assessment of other reviewers | 0.00 | 0.00 | 22.20 | 33.30 | 44.40 |
| Online discussion influenced your assessment | 11.10 | 0.00 | 44.40 | 11.10 | 33.30 |
Figure 21. Stage 2 Reviewer Comments to Stage 1 Reviewers.
Stage 1 reviewers provided clear feedback to support their ratings.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 42.86 | 7.14 | 42.86 | 7.14 |
Figure 22. Stage 2 Reviewer Reactions to Stage 1 Reviews.
Figure 22-A. Did Stage 2 reviewers consult both the applications and stage 1 reviews?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 100.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 22-B. Reading both the applications and stage 1 reviews is necessary.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.57 | 28.57 | 14.29 | 21.43 | 7.14 |
Figure 23. Stage 2 Pre-Meeting Activities - Binning Process.
The number of "Yes/No" allocations for the binning process was appropriate?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 50.00 | 50.00 |
Figure 24. Stage 2 Pre-Meeting Activities - Consultation of Other Reviewers Comments.
Figure 24-A. Did reviewers read the other reviewers’ stage 2 comments?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 85.71 | 14.29 |
Figure 24-B. Reading other reviewers’ comments/binning decisions influenced assessment:
| Rarely | Occasionally | Often | Very Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.33 | 33.33 | 16.67 | 8.33 | 8.33 |
Figure 24-C. Additional time (total) spent reading other reviewers’ comments:
| Less than 1 hour | 1-2 hours | 3 hours or more |
|---|---|---|
| 33.33 | 58.33 | 8.33 |
Figure 24-D. Was the character limit appropriate for Stage 2 reviewer comments?
| Yes | No |
| 100.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 25. Face-to-Face Meeting Requirements.
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| The face-to-face committee meeting is required | 81.25 | 18.75 |
| Instructions provided at the meeting were clear and easy to follow | 93.75 | 6.25 |
| Conflicts were handled appropriate at the committee meeting | 100.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 26. Face-to-Face Meeting – Validating the Application List.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focusing the discussion on applications in Group B is appropriate | 62.50 | 25.00 | 12.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Process of moving applications between groups is efficient | 43.75 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 6.25 | 0.00 |
| Moving applications from Group A or C to Group B is easy | 37.50 | 37.50 | 18.75 | 6.25 | 0.00 |
Figure 27. Face-to-Face Meeting – Voting Process.
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| The voting tool was effective and easy to use | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Instructions regarding the voting tool were clear | 93.75 | 6.25 |
Figure 28. Face-to-Face Meeting – Funding Cut-Off Line.
Did the funding cut-off line help to inform the discussion?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 87.50 | 12.50 |
Figure 29. Using ResearchNet as part of the Stage 1 Review Process.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rnet was easy to use | 12.50 | 70.00 | 12.50 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Instructions in RNet on how to conduct peer review were clear | 15.00 | 70.00 | 5.00 | 10.00 | 0.00 |
| Enough information was provided in RNet to accurately declare conflicts | 35.00 | 57.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 |
| Application bookmarks made it easy to navigate through the application | 40.54 | 29.73 | 24.32 | 5.41 | 0.00 |
| It was easy to rank applications | 11.11 | 58.33 | 11.11 | 13.89 | 5.56 |
| It was clear how to re-rank applications | 18.75 | 53.13 | 12.50 | 9.38 | 6.25 |
| I was able to re-rank applications efficiently | 20.00 | 53.33 | 13.33 | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| It was clear to me how to break ties | 24.24 | 36.36 | 9.09 | 24.24 | 6.06 |
| I was able to break ties efficiently | 25.00 | 50.00 | 6.25 | 15.63 | 3.13 |
| I was able to complete my reviews efficiently using Rnet | 15.00 | 75.00 | 8.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| The structured review on RNet was user-friendly | 18.00 | 68.00 | 12.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 30. Using ResearchNet as part of the Stage 2 Review Process.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNet was easy to use | 42.86 | 57.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Instructions in RNet on how to conduct peer review were clear | 14.29 | 85.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Enough information was provided in RNet to accurately declare conflicts | 71.43 | 21.43 | 0.00 | 7.14 | 0.00 |
| Application bookmarks made it easy to navigate through the application | 28.57 | 57.14 | 7.14 | 7.14 | 0.00 |
| Completing stage 2 reviews using RNet was efficient | 64.29 | 28.57 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.14 |
| It was clear how many applications could be assigned to the Yes/No bins | 50.00 | 21.43 | 14.29 | 14.29 | 0.00 |
| It was clear how to assign grant applications to Yes/No bins | 21.43 | 71.43 | 7.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Applications could be assigned to Yes/No bins efficiently | 35.71 | 57.14 | 7.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| The yes/no binning process in ResearchNet was user-friendly | 42.86 | 57.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 31. Overall Satisfaction with Stage 1 Review Process.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 | 67.00 | 17.00 | 6.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 32. Overall Satisfaction with Stage 2 Review Process.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.75 | 50.00 | 6.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 33. Value of the Structured Review Process.
Figure 33-A. The reviews are consistent such that written justifications align with respective ratings.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 37.50 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 12.50 | 0.00 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 8.33 | 66.67 | 8.33 | 0.00 | 16.67 |
| Not funded | 0.00 | 38.46 | 7.69 | 30.77 | 23.08 |
Figure 33-B. Reviews provide information that will be useful in refining research project.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 50.00 | 25.00 | 12.50 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 25.00 | 33.33 | 8.33 | 16.67 | 16.67 |
| Not funded | 15.38 | 61.54 | 0.00 | 15.38 | 7.69 |
Figure 33-C. There is value in the structured review process (rating and justification are provided for each adjudication criterion).
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 50.00 | 37.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 9.09 | 90.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Not funded | 15.38 | 61.54 | 15.38 | 0.00 | 7.69 |
Figure 33-D. The review process was fair and transparent.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 50.00 | 37.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 9.09 | 36.36 | 36.36 | 18.18 | 0.00 |
| Not funded | 7.69 | 30.77 | 23.08 | 30.77 | 7.69 |
Figure 34. Applicant Satisfaction with the Structured Review Process.
Figure 34-A. Consistency of Reviews.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 75.00 | 12.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 9.09 | 45.45 | 9.09 | 18.18 | 18.18 |
| Not funded | 0.00 | 30.77 | 0.00 | 30.77 | 38.46 |
Figure 34-B. Clarity of Adjudication Criteria.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 15.38 | 38.46 | 30.77 | 7.69 | 7.69 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 27.27 | 27.27 | 36.36 | 0.00 | 9.09 |
| Not funded | 50.00 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 12.50 |
Figure 34-C. Quality of Reviewer Comments.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 50.00 | 37.50 | 0.00 | 12.50 | 0.00 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 36.36 | 27.27 | 18.18 | 9.09 | 9.09 |
| Not funded | 0.00 | 46.15 | 15.38 | 23.08 | 15.38 |
Figure 34-D. Clarity of Rating System.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 50.00 | 25.00 | 0.00 | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 27.27 | 27.27 | 36.36 | 0.00 | 9.09 |
| Not funded | 15.38 | 7.69 | 23.08 | 46.15 | 7.69 |
Figure 34-E. Confidence in New Review Process.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 37.50 | 37.50 | 12.50 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 9.09 | 36.36 | 9.09 | 45.45 | 0.00 |
| Not funded | 0.00 | 30.77 | 30.77 | 23.08 | 15.38 |
Figure 35. Overall Satisfaction with the Adjudication Process.
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded | 50.00 | 37.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| Reviewed at Stage 1- Not funded | 0.00 | 72.73 | 18.18 | 9.09 | 0.00 |
| Not funded | 0.00 | 38.46 | 15.38 | 30.77 | 15.38 |
Figure 36. Usefulness of the Documentation Developed for the Knowledge Synthesis Pilot.
Figure 36-A. Applicants.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Knowledge Synthesis Funding Opportunity | 98.1132 | 1.886792 | 93.61702 | 6.382979 |
| ResearchNet “Application” Phase Instructions | 94.23077 | 5.769231 | 97.72727 | 2.272727 |
| Interpretation Guidelines for Adjudication Criteria | 94.33962 | 5.660378 | 84.44444 | 15.55556 |
| Peer Review Manual | 45.09804 | 54.90196 | 70.83334 | 29.16667 |
| Knowledge Synthesis – Tips for Success | 71.69811 | 28.30189 | 84.84849 | 15.15152 |
| About KT | 55.76923 | 44.23077 | 84.61539 | 15.38461 |
| CIHR’s Guide to Knowledge Translation Planning | 58.49057 | 41.50943 | 75 | 25 |
| CIHR Guide to Writing Letters of Support | 60.37736 | 39.62264 | 92.85714 | 7.142857 |
Figure 36-B. Research Administrators.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Knowledge Synthesis Funding Opportunity | 86.67 | 13.33 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| ResearchNet “Application” Phase Instructions | 73.33 | 26.67 | 80.00 | 20.00 |
| Interpretation Guidelines for Adjudication Criteria | 40.00 | 60.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Peer Review Manual | 26.67 | 73.33 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Knowledge Synthesis – Tips for Success | 26.67 | 73.33 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| About KT | 33.33 | 66.67 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| CIHR’s Guide to Knowledge Translation Planning | 26.67 | 73.33 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| CIHR Guide to Writing Letters of Support | 20.00 | 80.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 36-C. Stage 1 Reviewers.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Knowledge Synthesis Funding Opportunity | 78.00 | 22.00 | 89.00 | 11.00 |
| ResearchNet “Application” Phase Instructions | 41.00 | 59.00 | 93.00 | 7.00 |
| Interpretation Guidelines for Adjudication Criteria | 86.00 | 14.00 | 97.00 | 3.00 |
| Peer Review Manual | 75.00 | 25.00 | 96.00 | 4.00 |
| Knowledge Synthesis – Tips for Success | 20.00 | 80.00 | 71.00 | 29.00 |
| About KT | 20.00 | 80.00 | 86.00 | 14.00 |
| CIHR’s Guide to Knowledge Translation Planning | 15.00 | 85.00 | 83.00 | 17.00 |
| CIHR Guide to Writing Letters of Support | 9.00 | 91.00 | 67.00 | 33.00 |
Figure 36-D. Stage 2 Reviewers.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Knowledge Synthesis Funding Opportunity | 87.50 | 12.50 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| ResearchNet “Application” Phase Instructions | 68.75 | 31.25 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Interpretation Guidelines for Adjudication Criteria | 87.50 | 12.50 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Peer Review Manual | 62.50 | 37.50 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Knowledge Synthesis – Tips for Success | 40.00 | 60.00 | 80.00 | 20.00 |
| About KT | 37.50 | 62.50 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| CIHR’s Guide to Knowledge Translation Planning | 13.33 | 86.67 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| CIHR Guide to Writing Letters of Support | 6.25 | 93.75 | 0.00 | 100.00 |
Figure 37. Usefulness of the Learning Lessons Developed for the Knowledge Synthesis Pilot.
Figure 37-A. Applicants.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Overview of the Knowledge Synthesis Competition | 46.15 | 53.85 | 90.00 | 10.00 |
| Application Process | 46.00 | 54.00 | 90.00 | 10.00 |
| Interpretive Guidelines | 41.18 | 58.82 | 71.43 | 28.57 |
| Stage 1 Review Process | 36.54 | 63.46 | 88.24 | 11.76 |
| Ranking Process | 26.92 | 73.08 | 80.00 | 20.00 |
| Asynchronous Online Discussion Tool | 7.84 | 92.16 | 42.86 | 57.14 |
Figure 37-B. Research Administrators.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Overview of the Knowledge Synthesis Competition | 33.33 | 66.67 | 71.43 | 28.57 |
| Application Process | 33.33 | 66.67 | 83.33 | 16.67 |
| Interpretive Guidelines | 13.33 | 86.67 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Stage 1 Review Process | 0.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ranking Process | 7.14 | 92.86 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Asynchronous Online Discussion Tool | 0.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Figure 37-C. Stage 1 Reviewers.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Overview of the Knowledge Synthesis Competition | 57.00 | 43.00 | 94.00 | 6.00 |
| Application Process | 31.00 | 69.00 | 80.00 | 20.00 |
| Interpretation Guidelines | 57.00 | 43.00 | 89.00 | 11.00 |
| Stage 1 Review Process | 63.00 | 37.00 | 89.00 | 11.00 |
| Ranking Process | 26.00 | 74.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Asynchronous Online Discussion Tool | 57.00 | 43.00 | 93.00 | 7.00 |
Figure 37-D. Stage 2 Reviewers.
| Materials were used? | Materials were helpful | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Overview of the Knowledge Synthesis Competition | 50.00 | 50.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Application Process | 46.67 | 53.33 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Interpretive Guidelines | 40.00 | 60.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Stage 1 Review Process | 62.50 | 37.50 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Ranking Process | 56.25 | 43.75 | 88.89 | 11.11 |
| Asynchronous Online Discussion Tool | 12.50 | 87.50 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
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