Summary:

- The National Science Foundation (NSF) is changing its grant review process to reduce the influence of outside scientists who are not part of the research team.
- Previously, the NSF relied heavily on external reviewers to evaluate grant proposals, but this led to concerns about bias and conflicts of interest.
- The new process will focus more on the research team's expertise and qualifications, rather than relying on outside opinions, making the review process more streamlined and efficient.