3411.11—Composition of peer review groups.
(a)
Peer review group members and ad hoc reviewers will be selected based upon their training and experience in relevant scientific or technical fields, taking into account the following factors:
(1)
The level of formal scientific or technical education and other relevant experience of the individual and the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research and other relevant activities;
(2)
The need to include as peer reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific or technical fields;
(3)
The need to include as peer reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., universities, industry, private consultant(s)) and geographic locations; and
(4)
The need to maintain a balanced composition of peer review groups related to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution.