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Contents  \nResearch Consultant Manual ........................................................................................................................ 1  \nTable of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 2  \nList of Figures.......................................................................................................................................... 4  \nList of Tables ........................................................................................................................................... 4  \nList of Abbreviations and Acronyms ....................................................................................................... 5  \nSupplements ........................................................................................................................................... 6  \nTemplates ............................................................................................................................................... 6  \nWebsites Related to Transportation Research....................................................................................... 7  \nState and Regional ........................................................................................................................... 7  \nU.S. Department of Transportation Programs................................................................................. 7  \nAmerican Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ............................................ 7  \nTransportation Research Board ....................................................................................................... 7  \nStatement of Nondiscrimination ............................................................................................................ 8  \nMission Statements ................................................................................................................................ 8  \nMississippi Department of Transportation ...................................................................................... 8  \nMDOT Research Division.................................................................................................................. 8  \nOverview of the Manual ............................................................................................................................... 9  \nChapter 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 10  \n1.1 Purpose of This Publication ........................................................................................................... 10  \n1.2 MDOT Research Program and Project Selection ........................................................................... 10  \n1.2.1 Project Identification and Selection ................................................................................. 10  \n1.2.2 Annual Review .................................................................................................................. 10  \n1.3 Technical Advisory Committee ...................................................................................................... 10  \n1.3.1 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 11  \n1.3.2 Consultant/Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes ......................................... 11  \n1.4 Reimbursable and Nonreimbursable Work ................................................................................... 11  \nChapter 2. Research Proposal ..................................................................................................................... 13  \n2.1 General Notes ..............","cbCaihvu1r2Mxxj7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihvu1r2Mxxj7","pdf",967903,53,"English","# Research Consultant Manual\n## List of Figures\n## List of Tables\n## List of Abbreviations and Acronyms\n## Templates\n## Websites Related to Transportation Research\n## State and Regional\n## U.S. Department of Transportation Programs\n## American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials\n## Transportation Research Board\n## Statement of Nondiscrimination\n## Mission Statements\n## Overview of the Manual\n# Chapter 1. Introduction\n## Purpose of This Publication\n## MDOT Research Program and Project Selection\n## Technical Advisory Committee\n## Reimbursable and Nonreimbursable Work\n# Chapter 2. Research Proposal\n## General Notes\n## Guidance and Revision\n## Sections of the Research Proposal\n## Research Project Title\n## Problem Statement and Research Objectives\n## Proposed Project Team and Project Management\n## Research Plan\n## Anticipated Research Results and Implementation\n## Funding\n## Project Schedule and Duration\n## Risks and Mitigation\n## MDOT Research Study TAC Members\n## Research Proposal Submission and Acceptance\n## Qualifications and Experience of Principal Investigator(s) and Key Team Members","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this MDOT research consultant manual?\",\"answer\":\"It provides guidance for research consultants on how MDOT transportation research projects are proposed, selected, and managed within the MDOT research program.\"},{\"question\":\"What sections are required in an MDOT research proposal?\",\"answer\":\"The manual specifies sections such as the research project title, problem statement and objectives, proposed team and management, research plan, anticipated results and implementation, funding, schedule, and risks and mitigation.\"},{\"question\":\"What guidance does the manual give on consultant work eligibility and payment?\",\"answer\":\"It distinguishes between reimbursable and nonreimbursable work, setting expectations for what can be billed under the program.\"}]","Mississippi Department of Transportation Research Consultant Manual - December 2025 | PDF",1790386853,19]