Implementation of Research Results – Begin with the End in Mind

This document describes the processes related to implementation of research results and innovations at the Montana Department of Transportation. It includes the following sections: Introduction, Implementation Integration in the Research Process, Beyond MDT Research: Implementing the Research Results and Innovations of Others, Implementation Funding, Implementation Tracking, and Implementation Reporting. Appendices include the following: Stage 2: Research Topic Statement Form, On Developing a Scope of Work, Scope of Work Form, Implementation Planning and Documentation Form, and the Partnering Project Close-Out Form.

Research Need to Research Result-Explanation

Explains the diagram of the research process from research need to research results, with links to entities referenced and a cross-link to the diagram.

This document was developed in a joint effort by the RAC Coordination and Collaboration Task Force and the TRB Conduct of Research Committee.

From Research Need to Full Deployment

This document outlines the steps of a research project from research need to deployment and who has the authority and ability to conduct that step.