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Guidelines for Submitting Solicited Research Proposals

word_icon.png Solicited Research Proposal Formatting Guideline, Application for Grant of Funds, and Additional Information for Bidders Form (updated 02/2016)

word_icon.png Proposal Evaluation Criteria Guideline (updated 08/2016)

pdf_icon.png Sample Research Proposal (updated 08/2016)

word_icon.png Sample Research Agreement (08/2016)


Proposal Preparation Instructions: Unsolicited Proposals

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASHRAE will not be accepting new unsolicited research proposals effective, August 1, 2020 in order to better support TC developed research projects.

pdf_icon.png Guidelines and Procedures for Unsolicited Research Proposals (09/2016)

word_icon.png URP Review Form (Word - updated 09/2016)


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. 

page-excel-icon.gif Research Implementation Plan (Revised 5/2/2018)


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.

word_icon.png Quarterly Progress Report Form

word_icon.png Research Quarterly Financial Report Form


Research in Progress: List of Current Abstracts

word_icon.png Active Research Project Abstracts (04/2017)

page-excel-icon.gif Active or Recently Completed "Research Projects and Grants by Region Reports (08/2019)

word_icon.png 2015-2016 Recently Completed Research Projects (04/2017)

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