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Strategic Plan for Research
 ASHRAE 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan Draft |
| Public Review Open Until 2.22.10 |
A new research strategic plan will guide ASHRAE research for the next five years. The plan outlines ASHRAE’s research goals for the next five years. It centers on sustainability, which is defined as "the concept of maximizing the effectiveness of resource use while minimizing the impact of that use on the environment."
The first public review draft of the 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan is now available and comments are requested by February 22, 2010.
Please review the ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015 Review Draft 1 (PDF) and CLICK HERE TO COMMENT.
The 2005-2010 Research Strategic Plan and other background documents are available immediately below.
- ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010 (PDF)
- ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010 (Word)
- Survey Results for ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015
- Draft 2010-2015 Goal Topics & RAP Champions
- Research Advisory Panel Presentation - Chicago 2009
- Research Advisory Panel Presentation - Orlando 2010
Research Results
- Since 1998: Research Project Final Reports
- Members-only free access to Research Projects Final Reports: Downloads Only
- ASHRAE Research Project History (Excel Spreadsheet) (updated January 2010)
Automatic Notification of New Research Projects Bidding
Request for Proposals for ASHRAE Research
There are no current solicitations at this time.
Guidelines for Submitting Solicited Research Proposals
- Solicited Research Proposal Formatting Guideline, Application for Grant of Funds, and Additional Information for Bidders Form (Word)
- Proposal Evaluation Criteria Guideline (updated 02/2009) (Word)
- Sample Research Proposal (PDF)
- Sample Research Agreement (10/2009) (Word)
Proposal Preparation Instructions: Unsolicited Proposals
- URP Guidelines, Procedures Statement, Application of Funds, and Additional Information for Contractors (Word)
ASHRAE Cooperative International Research Program (01/2009)
Research Topics in Development
The Society’s Research Implementation Plan is updated following each Society meeting and now includes links to the RTARS, Work Statements, and RFPS listed on the plan.
Research in Progress: Reporting Requirements and Forms
Progress and Financial Reports, must be made to the Society, through its Manager of Research and Technical Services in quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April 1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period..
Research in Progress: List of Current Abstracts
- Active Research Project Abstracts (02/2010)
- Order by Region Reports (02/2010)
- Recently Completed Research Projects (02/2010)
Research Administration Committee
- 2009 Chicago Winter Conference Minutes
- 2008 Fall Tech Weekend Meeting Minutes (Word)
- Committee Roster, 2009-2010 (PDF)
Research Manual
Research Grants and Awards
- Service to ASHRAE Research Award (Word Document)
- Homer Addams Award
- Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award Program (updated 06/2008)
- Application for Grant-In-Aid for Graduate Students (Word)
- ASHRAE New Investigator Award
Training
Information for TCs/TGs Sponsoring Research
- Project Performance Form (Word Document)
- Research Approval Process Flowchart (Word Document)
- Research Implementation Plan (Revised 02/2009) (Excel)
- Research Topic Acceptance Request (RTAR) (Word Document)
- Work Statement Coversheet Form (PDF)
- Work Statement Example Outline (Word Document)
- Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluation of Proposals Form (Word Document)
- Master Calendar (updated 02/19/2009) (PDF)
- Research Manual and Appendices (Word Document) - NEW
- Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results (Word Document)
- RAC Presentation to TCs - Chicago 2009 (PowerPoint)
- Support for Performing Literature Reviews (PDF)
Research & Technical Activities Reports
