| R&D Investment Criteria and PART | Annual Internal Program Review | External Coordination and Review |
|---|---|---|
| Assesses
RD&T Relevance, Quality, and Performance Evaluates Processes for RD&T Program Planning, Budgeting, and Management |
Annually Assesses
Implementation of Investment Criteria and PART Ensures That RD&T Is Evaluated According to Best Practices Identifies Opportunities for Crossmodal Initiatives Prevents Unnecessary Duplication |
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 |