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There are 21 Spring 2025 applications for review this cycle. If you have a conflict not already listed with any of your assignments, please let MariaClaudia Lora-Montano know ASAP so she can re-assign the application. You can access the applications, along with the evaluation template and guidelines, for each award using the link below:
Please quick access these documents by using the provided access link – Note that no need to sign in or open an account in WeTransfer to access and download these files.
APPLICATIONS – ACCESS LINK
Written evaluations from primary reviewers are due no later than Tuesday, April 1st. These documents are to be sent to MariaClaudia Lora-Montano at mlora@rpbusa.org.
Note. Special Review Applications — The Chair of each review committee will present the top applications to consideration and approval of the SAP. You will find these materials for your information in the Special Review Applications folder, which will be shared closer to the review meeting date.
If you have any questions, please contact MariaClaudia Lora-Montano at 646-892-9564 or mlora@rpbusa.org.