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Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

This page includes links to publications and proceedings from the Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR), where each year hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by DOE's Hydrogen Program are reviewed for their merit. Find reports that summarize the comments of expert peer reviewers; presentations and posters on program and project status; and awards recognizing outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

AMR Presentation Database >

Browse or search for presentations going back to 2012 in the AMR presentation database. For prior years, use the links below.

2023 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

DOE held the 2023 AMR for the Hydrogen Program on June 5–8, 2023. The 2023 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report summarizes the comments of expert peer reviewers. Presentations and posters on program and project status are available in the 2023 Annual Merit Review proceedings. The 2023 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize individuals from partner institutions for contributions to overall program efforts and for outstanding research, development, and demonstration achievements in specific areas.

2022 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

DOE held the 2022 AMR for the Hydrogen Program on June 6–8, 2022, as a virtual meeting. The 2022 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report summarizes the comments of expert peer reviewers. Presentations and posters on program and project status are available in the 2022 Annual Merit Review proceedings. The 2022 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize individuals from partner institutions for contributions to overall program efforts and for outstanding research, development, and demonstration achievements in specific areas.

2021 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

DOE held the 2021 AMR for the Hydrogen Program on June 7–11, 2021, as a virtual meeting. The 2021 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report summarizes the comments of expert peer reviewers. Presentations and posters on program and project status are available in the 2021 Annual Merit Review proceedings. The 2021 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2020 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program 2020 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting was canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentations prepared for the AMR are available at 2020 Annual Merit Review: Progress Updates as a report on program progress. The 2020 Annual Program Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2019 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2019 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on April 29–May 1, 2019, in Crystal City, Virginia. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Fossil Energy. The 2019 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report summarizes the comments of expert peer reviewers. Presentations and posters on project status are available in the 2019 Annual Merit Review Proceedings. The 2019 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2018 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2018 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on June 13–15, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Fossil Energy. The 2018 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report summarizes the comments of expert peer reviewers. Presentations and posters on project status are available in the 2018 Annual Merit Review Proceedings. The 2018 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2017 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2017 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on June 5–9, 2017, in Washington, D.C. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Science. Presentations and posters on project status are available in the 2017 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2017 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2017 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2016 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2016 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on June 6–10, 2016, in Washington, D.C. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Science. Presentations and posters on project status are available in the 2016 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2016 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. Videos of the plenary presentations are also available. The 2016 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2015 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2015 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on June 8–12, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2015 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2015 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2015 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2014 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2014 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on June 16–20, 2014, in Washington, D.C. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2014 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2014 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2014 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2013 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Energy held the 2013 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation meeting for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program on May 13–17, 2013, in Arlington, Virginia. The AMR showcased hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2013 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2013 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2013 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2012 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and Vehicle Technologies Program held a joint peer review meeting May 14–18, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia. The Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting showcased projects from hydrogen, fuel cell, and advanced vehicle technologies principal investigators representing the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Office of Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2012 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2012 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2012 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2011 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and Vehicle Technologies Program held a joint peer review meeting May 9–13, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia. The Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting showcased projects from hydrogen, fuel cell, and advanced vehicle technologies principal investigators representing the offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2011 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2011 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2011 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program.

2010 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The DOE Hydrogen Program and Vehicle Technologies Program held a joint peer review meeting June 7–11, 2010, in Washington, D.C. The Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting showcased projects from hydrogen, fuel cell, and advanced vehicle technologies principal investigators representing the offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2010 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2010 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2010 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2009 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The DOE Hydrogen Program and Vehicle Technologies Program held a joint peer review meeting May 18–22, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. The Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting showcased projects from hydrogen, fuel cell, and vehicle technologies principal investigators representing the offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Science. Presentations and posters on project status and results are available in the 2009 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2009 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2009 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2008 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The 2008 Annual Merit Review, held June 9–13, 2008, in Arlington, Virginia, showcased nearly 300 projects. Hydrogen and fuel cell principal investigators representing the offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Science presented their project status and results in oral and poster presentations, which are available in the 2008 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2008 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2008 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2007 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The 2007 Annual Merit Review, held May 15–18, 2007, in Washington, D.C., showcased approximately 300 projects. Hydrogen and fuel cell principal investigators representing the offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Science presented their project status and results in oral and poster presentations, which are available in the 2007 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and the 2007 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2007 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2006 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The 2006 Annual Merit Review, held May 16–19, 2006, in Arlington, Virginia, showcased approximately 250 projects. Principal investigators presented their project status and results in oral and poster presentations, which are available in the 2006 Annual Merit Review Proceedings. A panel of more than 150 community experts peer reviewed two-thirds of the projects. These peer evaluation results are provided in the 2006 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report. The 2006 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2005 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The 2005 Annual Merit Review was held May 23–25, 2005, in Arlington, Virginia. View the 2005 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and 2005 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report for more information. The 2005 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

2004 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation

The 2004 Annual Merit Review was held May 24–27, 2004, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. View the 2004 Annual Merit Review Proceedings and 2004 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report for more information. The 2004 Annual Merit Review Awards recognize outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the DOE Hydrogen Program.

Previous Annual Merit Reviews and Peer Evaluations

Previous Annual Merit Review proceedings and reports focus on R&D activities and accomplishments for 1999–2003.