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Interim project review

A scheduled formal review of project progress conducted at a defined intermediate point in the project lifecycle, typically combining sponsor, consortium, and (sometimes) independent expert evaluation.

ByCASRAI Editorial Board

· Last updated 21 May 2026

Examples

Worked examples

Is an instance
A Horizon Europe project undergoes a periodic technical review at month 18, attended by two external experts and the Project Officer.
Is an instance
An ERC Consolidator Grant has a mid-term review at month 30 of a 60-month grant.

Counter-examples

Looks similar, but isn't

Not an instance
Routine internal consortium meetings are not formal interim reviews.
Not an instance
A closeout final review is end-of-project, not interim.

Editorial commentary

Interim project reviews vary in formality. Horizon Europe periodic reviews involve the Project Officer and may include external experts; ERC mid-term reviews are conducted for many calls; NIH may convene a study section review for renewal applications, which functions interim relative to the broader programme. Reviews assess progress against aims, soundness of plan for remaining work, resource utilisation, and overall trajectory. Outputs may include recommendations for scope adjustment, milestone revision, or (rarely) award termination.

References

European Commission Horizon Europe periodic review guidance; ERC mid-term review process.

Also known as

Periodic review · Mid-project review · Interim review · Periodic technical review

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