March 31st, 2026, 7:00 pm - May 30th, 2026, 7:00 pm CDT
Host: U.S. National Science Foundation
Share your time and expertise while learning more about the NSF (U.S. National Science Foundation) merit review process and connecting with NSF staff.
The success of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s peer review process, which enables the agency to make wise investments in science and engineering, depends on the willingness of qualified reviewers like you to share your time and expertise.
Your experience and up-to-date knowledge enable you to provide helpful advice to NSF program officers on the merits of proposals and constructive comments to proposers that strengthen their projects.
You can help by volunteering to review proposals in your area of expertise. We also encourage you to share this page with your colleagues; we welcome qualified reviewers from academia, industry, nonprofits and the government sector.
Benefits to you as a reviewer
In addition to providing a great service to NSF and the science and engineering community, reviewers benefit from reviewing and serving on panels. Reviewers:
- Gain first-hand knowledge of the peer review process.
- Learn about common problems with proposals.
- Discover strategies to write strong proposals.
- Can meet colleagues and NSF program officers managing programs related to their interests.