"For me, participation in ESF-led peer review exercises has been a fulfilling experience for three reasons. First, because I get the opportunity to appreciate the breadth of the scientific talent that exists across several disciplines. Second, because I meet open-minded and engaging leading experts from other disciplines and countries, all dedicated to fairness and to scientific excellence. Last but not least, because the care demonstrated by ESF in the details of the review procedure, and the fair and equitable way the ethical and social issues that arise from time to time are dealt with, strengthen my belief in the value of the independent peer review process."

Michael Tsimplis
Professor of Maritime Law and Ocean Sciences
University of Southampton 

“It is a great pleasure to work with ESF because of a number of reasons. I have read and evaluated proposals from a wide range of topics. It is very reassuring to see the willingness and the dynamics of the scientific community to push forward the boundaries with excellent proposals to address challenges in their fields. I have not just learnt a lot while helping to assess these proposals, but have also engaged with a large number of fantastic fellow experts from a great variety of scientific and cultural backgrounds who did their best to achieve a fair and rigorous outcome of the peer review process. Further, colleagues from the ESF administration were also always prompt and found quick solutions when needed to resolve matters that arose occasionally”

Prof. Robertus von Fay-Siebenburgen
University of Sheffield, UK

I appreciate serving as a reviewer for ESF, which I have done for several years, and the experience keeps improving. The evaluation procedure is well organized and clearly explained, guidance emails are timely and useful, and the online review form is easy to use. Although the process sometimes requires substantial writing, the outcome is a thorough and objective evaluation, making the effort worthwhile. 

The online panel meetings are very interesting, bringing together worldwide experts from diverse fields. Unfortunately, time is limited, and in-person meetings would further enrich the experience. I would gladly repeat the experience, as it is always a pleasure to contribute to the advancement of science and technology. 

Dr. Claudia Wiemer 
National Research Council of Italy