Examples
Worked examples
- Is an instance
A 5-year ERC Synergy Grant has a mid-term review at month 30, hosted at the lead PI's institution.
- Is an instance
A 4-year UKRI strategic programme grant has a formal mid-term review at month 24.
Counter-examples
Looks similar, but isn't
- Not an instance
A short-duration single-year project would not typically have a mid-term review.
- Not an instance
Routine annual reporting is not a mid-term review.
Editorial commentary
Mid-term reviews are common in long-duration awards (3-year or longer projects). They serve a dual function: assurance to the sponsor that the project is on track and a structured pause for the team to assess and adjust. Many funders make mid-term review a condition for continuation of funding. Outputs may include a written panel report with recommendations, agreed changes to the work plan, or (in unusual cases) a stop-or-restructure decision. ERC mid-term reviews are publicly summarised on the ERC website.
References
- European Research Council mid-term review guidance; UKRI mid-term review processes.
Also known as
Midpoint review · Mid-project formal review
Machine-readable encodings
Use in your systems
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