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Scoring guidelines which aim to simplify the review process and make the rankings more consistent are outlined in the following table: Score Descriptor Research Methods / Scientific Quality Potential Research Outcomes 10 Exceptional Clear objectives, with flawless design. Highly feasible study with all resources required and relevant expertise available. Will result in a major advance in knowledge and translate into significant outcomes for the diabetes community. Is highly innovative and likely to result in highly influential publications and plenary presentations. 9 Outstanding Clear objectives with near flawless design. Very likely to be achieved with resources available. Will advance knowledge in an important area of diabetes and translate into significant outcomes for the diabetes community. Is innovative and likely to result in highly influential publications. 8 Excellent Clear objectives however with some minor design concerns. Good feasibility although some barriers evident which may require minor developmental work. Will advance knowledge in diabetes and translate into tangible outcomes for the diabetes community. Is innovative and likely to result in influential publications. 7 Very Good Clear objective however with some design concerns. Good feasibility but minor concerns regarding the breadth of relevant expertise available. Most likely will advance knowledge in diabetes and translate into tangible outcomes for the diabetes community. Is innovative and likely to result in publications. Outcomes can form the basis for a further competitive grant proposal. 6 Good Clear objective although several design concerns. Likely to be successfully achieved, although some concerns about the need for more significant developmental work. Addresses an issue of some importance in diabetes. May have some novel aspects and may result in publications. Outcomes can form the basis for a further competitive grant proposal.