Applications are evaluated based on four criteria by an independent jury. The project with the highest score is awarded.
| 1. Scientific merit | 2 points |
| 2. Innovation | 2 points |
| 3. Clinical and medical impact | 2 points |
| 4. Quality of research environment | 2 points |
Scientific merit:
- The validity of the rationale / proposed methodology
- The validity of the expected outcomes
- The validity of the proposed timelines
- The feasibility to complete the proposed work within 24 months from the award assignment
Innovation in:
- design
- methodology
- objectives
Clinical and medical impact:
- Contribution of the project results to clinical and scientific understanding
- Relevance of the project to the immunological effects of polyvalent immunoglobulins
(IgG, IgA and IgM)
Quality of research environment
- Individual's research focus, clinical/scientific expertise and experience
- Qualification of the applicant
- Expertise in the academic research environment