1. A Survey of Practices Related to Research Problem Identification, Scoping, and Programming
Martin Pietrucha
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2. Background
DOTs employ many methods for soliciting ideas for their research programs.
Researchers’ concerns
Identification of research problems by staff who are not regularly involved in research leads to requests for proposals that are too proscriptive
Most researchers would find it preferable if department staff would identify problems rather than trying to scope out “research problem statements.”
Most DOTs have more research problems than their research budgets will allow them to fully investigate
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3. Method Survey Reviewed by PM&Q Sent to all RAC members 24 responses
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4. Results
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5. Results
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6. Results
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7. Results
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8. Results
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9. Results
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10. Results
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11. Results
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12. Next Steps Have PM&Q review draft white paper Revise Distribute
Perform similar survey with university researchers
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