The National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry has issued an urgent request for peer reviewers. Division director Luis Echegoyen ([email protected]) writes, “Unfortunately, there is now a very low response rate to Division of Chemistry proposal review requests. If we are to maintain the effectiveness of the peer review process, the Division of Chemistry needs your active participation in the process.”

Participation in the competitive peer review process not only contributes to the funding of high-quality research and sponsored programs, but also gives important insight into the characteristics of excellent proposals. GRC members are encouraged to consider serving as reviewers and panelists themselves, and to forward Echegoyen’s request to faculty in chemistry and related departments.