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Strategic Plan for Research
 ASHRAE 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan Final Draft |
| to Be Formally Approved in Albuquerque |
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."
Please review 
ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015 Final Draft (PDF)
The 2005-2010 Research Strategic Plan and other background documents that were used to develop the 2010-2015 plan are available immediately below.
- 2010-2015 Plan Development Process/Approach
- ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010 (PDF)
- ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010 (Word)
- Survey Results for ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015
Research Results
- Since 1958: Research Project Final Reports
- Members-only free access to Research Projects Final Reports: Downloads Only
- ASHRAE Research Project History (Excel Spreadsheet) (updated July 2010)
Automatic Notification of New Research Projects Bidding
Requests for Proposal for ASHRAE Research
There are no Requests for Proposal for ASHRAE Research 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 (07/2010) (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 (07/2010)
- Order by Region Reports (07/2010)
- Recently Completed Research Projects (07/2010)
Research Administration Committee
- 2010 Winter Conference Minutes
- 2010 Spring TW Teleconference Minutes
- 2009 Chicago Winter Conference Minutes
- 2010-2011 Research Administration Committee Roster (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
- RTAR Coversheet (Word Document)
- 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 2010-2011) (Excel)
- 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
- Research & Technical Activities Report Annual 2010
- Research & Technical Activities Report Winter 2010
- Research & Technical Activities Report Tech Weekend 2009
