The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has scheduled an all-day workshop on peer review for Nov. 18. The workshop is an effort to foster greater dialog on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) recent draft bulletin proposing uniform standards for peer review throughout the federal government. According to a draft agenda, the speakers are predominately regulators and academics, with a few public interest groups and others also represented (though not all speakers have been confirmed). It has been reported that almost 80 people have already registered to participate in the workshop. The workshop will explore peer review by federal agencies and the potential implications of OMB’s proposed policy. OMB is accepting comments on the peer review bulletin through mid-December; however, the workshop allows for direct interaction with OMB officials. NAS has not yet posted the agenda or registration information on its web site. Those interested in registering for this free event are urged to contact Anne-Marie Mazza either by email at amazza@nas.edu or by phone at (202) 334-2469. Dr. Mazza is the director of NAS’s science, technology, and law program, which is hosting the event.