Professional Development Support Grant Evaluation Criteria
Professional Development Potential (max 50 points)
- Does the proposed activity clearly support the applicant’s professional or academic growth?
- Will participation significantly enhance their skills, knowledge, or career progression in applied microbiology?
- Does the activity align with AMI’s mission to promote excellence and innovation in the microbiology community?
High Potential – 50 pts
Moderate Potential – 30 pts
Limited Potential – 10 pts
Financial Need (max 40 points)
- Does the applicant demonstrate a clear and genuine financial need for support?
- Would participation be unlikely without AMI funding?
- Is the requested amount proportionate to the activity and justified by the applicant’s circumstances?
High Need – 40 pts
Moderate Need – 25 pts
Low Need – 10 pts
Clarity and Completeness of Application (max 10 points)
- Is the application clear, well organised, and complete?
- Are all required details and supporting materials provided and easy to interpret?
- Does the information presented allow reviewers to assess the proposal confidently?
High Clarity and Completeness – 10 pts
Adequate Clarity and Completeness – 5 pts
Poor Clarity and Completeness – 0 pts
Scoring Guidelines
Total Possible Score: 100 Points
- 80–100: Excellent — strongly meets all criteria; high priority for funding.
- 60–79: Good — adequately meets most criteria; consider for funding.
- 40–59: Fair — meets some criteria; may require further consideration.
- Below 40: Poor — does not sufficiently meet criteria; low priority for funding.