- The Committee was impressed with the quality of the proposals under RIF 2023/24 exercise. The proposals under consideration for funding were interesting, well-thought-out, and bold. The proposals recommended for funding demonstrated strong merits and potential impacts.
- Members commented that with the broad coverage of the RIF, it would be good to see even more innovative proposals coming forward.
- Members commented that the evaluating process was fair and transparent, with consistent and constructive comments from independent and multidisciplinary scholars.
- Members hoped that applicants could make the section on pathways to impact more compelling by articulating not only potential impacts of proposed projects, but also the associated risks and mitigation.