106KB Research - Ideas for PRCI Funding Consideration This document describes the process of submitting a research idea to be considered for pipeline research as well as the process PRCI uses to fund that research. PostedJune 6, 2021
537KB Research - Data Management Plan Requirements This document is intended to provide an overview of the Pipeline Research Council International’s (PRCI) process of developing research data and associated management. The review includes lessons learned and recommendations to improve the process with the goal of a more efficient transformation of data into power for the pipeline transportation industry. PostedFebruary 20, 2021
63KB Research - Technology Readiness Levels Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) are a type of measurement system used to assess the maturity level of a particular technology. Each technology project is evaluated against the parameters for each technology level and is then assigned a TRL rating based on the projects progress. PRCI has nine technology readiness levels. TRL 1 is the lowest and TRL 9 is the highest. PostedNovember 18, 2017
966KB Specifications - PRCI Final Report and Software Specifications and formatting guidelines for preparing final reports to submit to PRCI. Also addresses software requirements. Last revised 7/25/2024. PostedJune 29, 2017
18KB Specifications - PRCI Report Conformance Checklist Use this checklist to assess a project draft final report's conformance to the requirements listed in the "PRCI Final Report and Software Specifications" manual. Last updated 7/25/2024. PostedFebruary 22, 2016
2MB Template - Contractor Project Status Update or Project Final Results PowerPoint Presentation template for updates/final results to be presented at PRCI Technical Committee and Project Team meetings. Note, different portions of this template are used depending on if it is project final results or a status update that is to be presented. PostedAugust 5, 2019
39KB Template - PRCI Data Management Plan Skeleton A skeleton document that can be used to draft a PRCI data management plan. PostedDecember 5, 2023
1MB Template - PRCI Final Report Example-Skeleton.docx A template that can be used to draft PRCI reports to the PRCI report specification. It is a complete report as an intent to provide an example of the preferred style and content. The content in this skeleton should be replaced with the content applicable to the specific project. The content should emphasize how the reader should implement/use the results of the research with the details of how the research was performed relegated to appendices. Last revised 7/25/2024. PostedFebruary 22, 2016
2MB Training - Contractor PowerPoint slides intended to help research contractors understand how PRCI research is executed. You can access the previously recorded training session here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/862120865518724611 PostedDecember 18, 2018
175KB Training - Contractor FAQ Frequently Ask Questions for PRCI Research Contractors PostedMay 23, 2019
14KB Training - Contractor Invoicing Because PRCI is a non-profit member organization, special provisions are required to track not only how expenses on project occur but also when they occur. For example, charges that span across a calendar year must be broken out by year; as such, it is best to submit an invoice reflecting charges through December 31 and a separate invoice for charges on or after January 1. To ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner, it is important that invoices meet PRCI requirements per the associated document. The attached template is a suitable format for an invoice. PostedFebruary 22, 2016
46KB Template - PRCI Project Cost Estimating Schedule When submitting a proposal for a project, costs should be broken out by cost categories. Use this file as a template for the desired cost categories by milestone/task. An example cost schedule is available as a reference. Can be used for both budgeting and schedule tracking. Also assists in keeping invoicing up to date. Last revised 5/11/2020. PostedFebruary 22, 2016
662KB Template - PRCI Intellectual Property (IP) Release Form A formal approval process is required to release information developed as part of a PRCI project in any public forum. PostedFebruary 22, 2016
5MB Template - Project Poster Templates are available for developing project posters. The templates are available in both landscape and portrait versions. An example poster is also provided for reference. PostedFebruary 22, 2016
26KB Template - Research Idea Form A template for developing research ideas that then can be copied into the PRCI website form. PostedDecember 19, 2018
36KB Template - Revisions Tracker for PRCI Final Reports A revision tracking spreadsheet should be used to efficiently allow reviews of revisions made to draft final reports. This template can be used to track those changes and should be posted under a comment associated with the revised draft final report. Use of a change tracker is required under the PRCI Final Report Specifications document listed above. Check with your PRCI Project Manager, some project teams prefer this spreadsheet while others will allow revision tracking in Word to denote changes between revisions. PostedFebruary 22, 2016