1. Supplemental Notes

2. Best Practice Suggestions

1. SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES:

16 December 2011

1.1 While applicants that elect community priority evaluation may be asked to provide additional information, evaluation panels are under no obligation to do so. Applicants should ensure that the application submitted address all criteria relevant to community priority evaluation.

1.2 While evaluation panels may consult publicly available information, and conduct independent research during the evaluation process, they are under no obligation to do so. Applicants should ensure that the application submitted address all criteria relevant to community priority evaluation. 

2. BEST PRACTICE SUGGESTIONS:

16 December 2011

2.1 Applicants should read each evaluation question in its entirety, including the notes, criteria, and scoring text. The answer should address all criteria specified, and include detailed rationale demonstrating a thorough understanding of the criteria (i.e., show your work).

2.2 If acronyms are used, applicants should spell out the first instance, even if the acronyms represent a common term/product/service.

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