The guidance below has been compiled to assist peer reviewers. Take time to read it, particularly the section on conflicts of interest, before starting a review.
COVID-19 guidance
Guidance for peer reviewers mitigating against COVID-19 implications, during the assessment process.
Guidance for panel members mitigating against COVID-19 implications, during the assessment process.
Joint Electronic Submission (Je-S) system
Academic peer review Je-S guidance.
User peer review Je-S guidance.
Frequently asked questions: Je-S electronic peer review.
Peer review guidance
Code of practice for reviewers.
Scoring scale for peer reviewers.
Transparency of the peer review process.
Conflicts of interest guidance for ESRC peer reviewers.
Data management plan: guidance for peer reviewers.
Frequently asked questions for peer reviewers.
Frequently asked questions for peer reviewers (PDF).
ESRC Peer Review College
Introduction to the peer review college.
Peer review college members’ standard of service agreement.
Last updated: 28 February 2022