Section 104520 Of Article 2. Cigarette And Tobacco Products Surtax Medical Research Program From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 103. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
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. It is the intent of the Legislature that the university
utilize peer review panels modeled upon the National Institutes of
Health peer review process to review all research grants. The
membership of these panels shall vary depending on the subject matter
of proposals and review requirements, and shall draw on the most
qualified individuals from appropriate institutions within and
outside the State of California and from within and without the
University of California system. The work of the peer review panels
shall be administered pursuant to policies and procedures established
by the scientific advisory committee. In order to avoid conflicts of
interest and to ensure access to qualified reviewers, the university
may utilize reviewers not only from California but also from outside
the state. When serving on peer review panels, individuals who have
submitted grant applications for funding by this program shall be
governed by conflict-of-interest provisions consistent with the
National Institutes of Health Manual, Chapter 4510 (item h).