2015 Research Proposal Form

Proposer name:Organization:

Title of proposed research synthesis or project:

Topic Area?: Methods Equipment Materials Training Technology Safety

1) Explain the specific problem or issue.

2) What is the goal of the project?

3) Describe the expected products/deliverables of the research?

4) List the specific research tasks that would form the scope of work, ie. What steps will the researcher need to take to develop the deliverables?

5) Who is the intended audience for the products/deliverables? Identify training needed and describe the use of products/deliverables.

6) How will they be used to impact your organization? How would they benefit DOTs? Describe how the research recommendations can be used to improve the winter maintenance operations of state transportation systems.

7) How will you measure the success of this project?

8) Estimated funding needed.

9) Estimated timeline for completing the research.- Six (6) months _____- Twelve (12) months _____- Eighteen (18) months _____- Other: _____ months

10) Are you aware of any similar or related research on this topic? If so, please list below.