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CTS Research Partnership Award

Overview | Nomination | Recipients

Purpose

The benefits of effective research far surpass the corresponding investment and implementation. To develop, conduct, and implement research effectively, advanced skills and in-depth knowledge are required. The necessary knowledge and skills are not found in one individual, in one discipline, or even in one sector of our society. Rather, the most effective research comes about through partnerships and teamwork.

This award recognizes research projects within the CTS program that have resulted in significant impacts on transportation, and rewards teams of individuals who have drawn on the strengths of their diverse partnerships to achieve those results.

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, a group of individuals must have worked together on one or more research projects and implementation efforts that have the following qualities:

• a research component led by University of Minnesota faculty or research staff
• involvement of University of Minnesota students
• significant findings
• measured benefits as a result of implementing the research findings or adding to the bank of existing knowledge
• documented costs in research and implementation

In addition, the nominated group of individuals must have:

• represented multiple sectors (i.e., public, academic, private) of our society
• acquired diverse skills and knowledge
• demonstrated the synergistic effect of the partnership

Nomination Process

• The evaluation committee consists of members from the CTS Education and Outreach Council. The committee will review the nominations and recommend a selection to the CTS director for approval.
• For more information, contact Shawn Haag, 612-625-5608, haag0025@umn.edu.