Each member of SAB will rate each project anonymously; project will received a grade A, B, or C according to the following criteria:
 
- Clarity of objectives,
- Relevance to ALs and to the Foundation’s objectives,
- Expertise, track record and standing,
- Innovation, position regarding ongoing research,
- Feasibility,
- Relevance of the cost of the project compared to expected results.

A means positive advice
B means dependant of budget available
C means negative advice; C can be given only for scientific criteria (clarity of objectives, relevance to ALS and feasibility)

Consolidation will be done and results will be presented during a meeting to the SAB. SAB will make a final selection submitted for approval to the bureau of the Foundation.

No further feed back will be provided to uninvited applicants