Research
Submit Research Ideas
TERRA collects project ideas to facilitate opportunities for research collaboration among those with similar interests, needs, and resources as part of a comprehensive program for addressing pavement, materials, and related transportation engineering challenges. Project ideas are not limited to pavement projects—ideas may include other projects related to road research.
Once introduced, project ideas are honed through a communication process to prioritize objectives according to the needs of each partner involved. Projects typically have evolved from the original idea submitted as the result of discussions and further collaborations. Previous project ideas have led to the initiation of pooled-fund projects as well as public/private partnerships.
Though TERRA members, as a benefit of membership, may propose project ideas anytime, an annual solicitation provides an opportunity for TERRA partners and friends also to introduce their ideas into the process. The annual idea review process is one mechanism for TERRA to build sufficiently funded project partnerships through the combined resources of the participants. In addition to facilitating project funding, the main TERRA goal is to move ahead projects that advance innovations in road engineering and construction.
Please use the form below to share a project idea with the TERRA Board. The deadline for submitting project ideas for consideration during FY2010 is May 21, 2010. For more information or assistance with submissions, please contact Stephanie Malinoff at 612-624-8398 or malinoff@umn.edu.