Cell
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Science is a powerful force for change in modern society. As the professionals at its helm, scientists have a unique responsibility to shepherd that change with thoughtful advocacy of their research and careful ethical scrutiny of their own behavior.
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The grant review system at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the main mechanism by which NIH identifies research worthy of support, has been through a major overhaul. Scientists who spearheaded the change say it is time to assess how the new system is working.