Chapter 4: Research Cycle
Section 1: Research Cycle
The Research Program
While projects may be initiated throughout the year, most research projects are developed through the Research Program Cycle. Multi-year projects are reviewed each year to determine whether they are progressing effectively and productively, and should continue as planned.
A copy of the current TxDOT Work Program document and previous Research Program Reports are publicly available at the following website
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Development Cycle
RTI announces specific dates and provides more specific instructions
annually, for TxDOT, university personnel, and Federal agency interested
in projects, as to how activities will occur throughout each fiscal
year.
Although most research Problem Statements are submitted based
on the cycle described above, DDs are welcome to submit needs at
any time of the year, and in any format. See RTI’s home page web
site for forms and instructions.
Activities | Month(s) |
|---|---|
Problem Statement Call | September – November |
Problem Statements Due | November |
Short list Problem Statements | November – January |
Request for Proposals | February |
Pre-proposal Meetings (when applicable) | February |
Proposals Submitted | March |
Proposals Evaluated | April |
Proposals Evaluations Due | April – May |
Project selection and awarding | May |
SPR Part II Work Plan Preparation | May – June |
Submission of SPR Part II Work Plan for FHWA Approval | July – August |
Project Agreements Executed | August |
Project begins | September |
Entry of projects into RiP and TRID | October |