The Research Services Office encourages members of the University of Guelph research community to become reviewers for Tri-Agencies (NSERC,  SSHRC and CIHR), with the aim of increasing the University of Guelph’s local expertise on evaluation criteria/processes, and ultimately, the University’s success rates in major Tri-Agency funding competitions.

It is recommended that potential reviewers plan their service on a committee to align with their grant renewal/application dates. For example, reviewers should plan for their service end date to coincide with the year in which their grant is up for renewal (or they intend to make a new application). This way, applicants can make the best of the information they glean from their experience on the committee.

The Research Services Office maintains records of University of Guelph researchers’ service on Tri-Agency review committees or evaluation groups. If you are currently serving in this capacity, please contact Carolyn Osborn, Director, Research Support Services with your name, committee name/number, and term start/end dates.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

NSERC invites the Canadian research community to submit the names of individuals for possible service on its program-related standing committees and its various selection committees and panels. See  NSERC's Review Committee landing page and the Guidelines for Governing Membership of NSERC’s Peer Review Committees for more information.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

SSHRC is constantly seeking out reviewers who represent the diversity in the social sciences and humanities research community. See SSHRC's website for more information on the reviewer roles available (External Reviewers, Committee Members, Committee Chairs) and research/ related expertise required for each role. To become a reviewer, contact SSHRC.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

CIHR seeks to achieve the highest standards of excellence and integrity in the practice and management of peer review and has put in place mechanisms to ensure that peer reviewers receive the ongoing support necessary to meet these standards through their participation in the College of Reviewers (College). Please see CIHR’s College of Reviewers Membership Roles and Responsibilities. For more information, contact CIHR.