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Stage I Research Topic Statement

All research ideas submitted become public property. Submitters are not guaranteed to receive the contract for work resulting from any submitted research idea.
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I. Title: (required)

II. Topic Statement: (required)

III. Background Statement: (required) including a review of the literature which shows the research has not already been done (at a minimum TRID, must be searched) or is not currently being done (i.e., a search of the TRB Research in Progress database, http://rip.trb.org)

IV. Research Proposed: (required)

V. IT Component: (required) Identify if the project includes an IT component (purchasing of IT hardware, development of databases, acquisition of existing applications, etc) or not. If so, describe IT component in as much detail as possible.

VI. Urgency and Expected Benefits: (required) This section must include a description of how this research will serve the public by providing a transportation system and services that emphasize quality, environment, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality (e.g., support economic development, provide new and/or higher paying jobs, foster a competitive marketplace).

VI. Implementation Plan: (required) Identify MDT office or entity outside of MDT responsible for implementation. Describe initial implementation plan, include timeframe for implementation.

V. Submitted By:
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VI. Champion: (Must be Internal to MDT, feel strongly that the research will benefit the Department, and is willing to chair the technical panel.)
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VII. Sponsor(s): (Must be internal to MDT, (Division Administrator or Higher) and willing to ensure implementation occurs, as appropriate.)
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