Phase I Scoring

• Review will use a 1 to 10 Likert scale for each of the following categories:
  • Importance of the topic
  • Potential impact on learners
  • Innovation
  • Feasibility
  • Quality of methods
  • Evidence and quality of evaluation
  • Potential to influence education beyond Hopkins
• Maximum possible score is 70
• The IEE will provide comments to each applicant and will include strengths of the proposal and constructive feedback for improvement

Phase II Scoring

Review will use a scoring instrument developed by the IEE Managing Board and the Selection Committee, which includes:

1. Personal Faculty Development Plan (20 points)
   • Specific plan and time line for professional development activities during this award cycle
   • Demonstration of how plan will influence applicant's teaching practice
2. Proposal for Educational Scholarship (70 points total - 10 points each)
   • Importance of topic
   • Innovation and/or impact
   • Feasibility of accomplishing project objectives
   • Quality of methods
   • Quality of project evaluation
   • Likelihood of successful dissemination
   • Potential to influence medical education broadly
3. Evidence of Quality Mentorship (10 points)
   • Mentor(s) to be a faculty member identified by the applicant with appropriate expertise to assist with the project and career development of the applicant
   • The IEE will also provide targeted mentorship specific to the content area identified within the project
4. Support of Department Director
5. Exhibits Promise for a Career as Educator/Commitment to Education