| R&D Investment Criteria and Program Assessment Rating Tool | Internal RD&T Program Review | External Coordination and Review |
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Assesses RD&T Relevance, Quality, and Performance • Evaluates Processes for RD&T Program Planning, Budgeting, and Management |
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Annually Assesses Implementation of Investment Criteria and Program
Assessment Rating Tool • Ensures That RD&T Is Evaluated According to Best Practices • Identifies Opportunities for Crossmodal Initiatives • Prevents Duplication |
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Ensures That RD&T Addresses Critical Needs • Identifies RD&T Priorities and Programmatic Direction • Upholds Technical Quality of RD&T • Provides Basis for Developing Effective Performance Metrics |