Artificial intelligence (AI) policy: ASHRAE prohibits the entry of content from any ASHRAE publication or related ASHRAE intellectual property (IP) into any AI tool, including but not limited to ChatGPT. Additionally, creating derivative works of ASHRAE IP using AI is also prohibited without express written permission from ASHRAE. For the full AI policy, click here.
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.
ASHRAE currently has 42 active research projects.
Free Member Access to Research Project Final Reports ASHRAE members receive an annual subscription to ASHRAE Research Reports, which includes over 600 Research Project Final Reports, as a benefit of membership. Nonmembers can subscribe to ASHRAE Research Reports for $199 USD annually. Subscribe Individual Reports are available for purchase in the ASHRAE Bookstore.
ASHRAE members receive an annual subscription to ASHRAE Research Reports, which includes over 600 Research Project Final Reports, as a benefit of membership.
2019-2025 ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan
Research Implementation Plan
Disposition of ASHRAE Sponsored Research Results (Word Document)
Project Performance Form (Word Document)
Publication Topic Acceptance Request- Evaluation Form
Publication Topic Acceptance Request- Template
Publication WSP- Evaluation Form 2021
Publication WSP- Template 2021
Research Approval Process Flowchart (PDF)
Book Publication Paths (PTAR and Special Publications) Flowchart
Research Manual and Appendices (2026)
Research Topic Acceptance Request (RTAR) Form Template Word
Summary Sheet for Reporting Evaluation of Proposals Form (Word Document)
Support for Performing Literature Reviews (PDF)
Work Statement Form (WS) Template Word
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Access Information on Research Proposal Guidelines
Project Monitoring Subcommittee (PMS) Training Module Video
Project Evaluation Subcommittee (PES) Training (2022)
Research Administration Committee Update Orlando 2025
How to Write a Successful RTAR or Work Statement (PowerPoint presentation)
Research & Technical Activities Report Winter 2026
Access Research Project Final Reports
AHRTI Research
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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?
Project Performance Form (Word Document) - Used for Research projects under eval.
Access Information on Research Grants and Awards (updated 06/2024)