Concerns about Research Networks from Dialog 2004
Notes by David Levermore

• It needs to be stated clearly what needs networks fill both for the mathematical community and for the nation --- and there must be evidence for it.
• Any creation of networks should not take away from the program of individual grants.
• The criteria and process for the peer review of networks needs to be spelled out carefully.
• Guidelines for the size of networks should be worked out. If they become too big then the peer review process would be compromised.
• The proper relationship between network PI's and beneficiaries must be made clear in order to avoid cronyism.
• It should be clear how any appropriate university matching would work for networks.