Resources for Academic Researchers
The following forms and guidelines are specifically designed to help university researchers through each step of the research proposal, development and contract process.

Proposal/Work Plan Development
- Research Project Proposal Form (doc)
- Research Project Work Plan Form (docx)
- Example of Work Plan (pdf) and Need Statement (pdf)
- University of Minnesota: CTS & MnDOT Work Plan Completion Schedule (pdf)
- Contract Forms & Guidelines