ASHRAE Research
Since 1960, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings.
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ASHRAE currently has 42 active research projects.
The total value of all active projects is $6,263,721. The average duration is 20 months.
Average cost: $149,502
Since 1959, ASHRAE has sponsored 943 projects with a combined value of $79.7 million.
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Information for TCs/TGs/MTGs Sponsoring Research
2021 ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan
2019 Annual Meeting Document
2020 Annual RAC Chair’s Research Breakfast Presentation
Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results (Word Document)
Project Performance Form (Word Document)
Publication Topic Acceptance Request- Evaluation Form 2021
Publication Topic Acceptance Request- Template 2021
Publication WSP- Evaluation Form 2021
Publication WSP- Template 2021
Research Approval Process Flowchart (PDF)
Research Implementation Plan (Revised 2/27/2020)
Research Manual and Appendices (2019)
Research Subcommittee Chair's "Breakfast" Meeting- Winter 2021
Research Topic Acceptance Request (RTAR) Form Template Word Revised 01/2019
Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluation of Proposals Form (Word Document)
Support for Performing Literature Reviews (PDF)
TC/TRG/MTG/SSPC Important Dates and Deadlines
Work Statement Form (WS) Template PDF Revised - 2019
Work Statement Form (WS) Template Word Revised - 2019
Research Projects Bidding Page
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Research Proposal Guidelines
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Training
April 24, 2019 PMS Trainng Webinar (.wmv, 51 MB)
Research Subcommittee Chair's Breakfast Kansas City 2019
How to Write a Successful RTAR or Work Statement (PowerPoint presentation)
Research & Technical Activities Reports
Research & Technical Activities Report Annual 2020
Research & Technical Activities Report Winter 2020, Release 4
Research & Technical Activities Report Fall 2019
Research & Technical Activities Report Annual 2019
Research & Technical Activities Report Winter 2019, Release 4
Access Research Project Final Reports
Related Research by Other Organizations
AHRTI Research
CIBSE
Research Administration Committee
2020 Fall Meeting, Virtual Minutes
2020 Annual Conference, Virtual Minutes
2020 Spring Teleconferences, Virtual Minutes
2020 Winter Conference, Orlando Minutes
2019 Fall Meeting, Virtual Minutes
2019 Annual Conference, Kansas City Minutes
2019 Winter Conference, Atlanta Minutes
2018 Annual Conference, Houston Minutes
2018 Winter Conference, Chicago Minutes
RAC Sponsored Seminars
Annual Conference Denver
Seminar 30 – Are We There Yet? A Review of the 2010-2018 Research Strategic Plan
Seminar 33 – How Can I Participate in the ASHRAE Research Program?
Research Manual
Research Manual and Appendices (2021)
Submitting RTAR/WS
Research Topic Acceptance Request (RTAR) Form Template Word Revised 01/2019
Work Statement Form (WS) Template Word Revised - 2019
Work Statement Form (WS) Template PDF Revised - 2019
Important Links - PES
Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluation of Proposals Form (Word Document)
Important Links - PMS
Project Performance Form (Word Document) - Used for Research projects under eval.
Important Links - Misc. Forms
ASHRAE Research Database
Research Approval Process Flowchart (PDF)
Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results (Word Document)
Support for Performing Literature Reviews (PDF)
Research Grants and Awards
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