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The ODOT Research Unit consists of the research manager, several research coordinators and analysts, and support staff. The staff coordinates research projects, responds to requests for research information from other units of ODOT, and manages the selection process for research projects. A list of research staff and their areas of responsibilities is in the Research Staff Directory. The activities of the Research Unit are supported by various funding programs.
The Research Unit divides research subject matter into eight topic areas. For each topic area we have an advisory committee called an Expert Task Group (ETG). Members of these groups are selected on the basis of their training, knowledge and experience. The ODOT Research Advisory Committee (RAC) provides overall program guidance. It is comprised of one member from each ETG plus the Research Manager and an FHWA representative. Information on the current membership of the RAC and ETGs is provided in Committee Structure.
On an annual cycle the Research Unit, with the help of the ETGs and the RAC ––
- reviews research priorities;
- solicits research ideas – call Problem Statements – from within and outside of ODOT;
- nominates the most promising Problem Statements for further development; and
- selects a small number of Problem Statements for project funding.
See the Project Selection Process for details on these activities and when they occur.
A Problem Statement is a short description of a problem that research might address.
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