Funding Selection Process

A Fair and Impartial Process Using Industry Experts

CME will use a fair and impartial process, using independent reviews by outside experts, to ensure that the best projects are selected for funding.

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

All CME staff and contractors involved in the application review and selection process are covered by a strict confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement, as are all the industry experts involved in the review of your proposal. In addition, based on information you provide in your application, we will screen our experts for any conflicts of interest so that your proposal receives an impartial and unbiased review. (Click here to download the CME SMART Program Code of Conduct(pdf)). Final decisions about funding will be made by a panel of those experts, rather than by CME staff, further reducing any chance for bias.