Academic life has become increasingly competitive. We are continuously reviewed at all stages of
academic career and at all levels of academic institutions. Many of us have
become professional reviewers. Peer review processes have also been studied but
research focuses mostly on scientific journals. This article discusses peer
review in the assessment of research funding. I reflect on my own experiences
as a referee and especially as a member of the Finnish Research Council. As the
reviewing culture is not going away, we should discuss much more what we do
when we review.