Centre for transport studies stage 2
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLAN - KTH Centrum för transportstudier |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 28 000 000 |
| Project duration | January 2011 - June 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
This is described extensively in the evaluation report. Some highlights are: Strong publication record Strong presence at conferences Many members of scientific committees, editorial boards etc. Attracts leading/promising researchers Cooperation with leading international research environments Relevance through strong connection to applied policy making and appraisal Highly successful in attracting external funding
Expected results and effects
Excellent research environment: - Access to excellent research networks - Contact with practitioners yield new research questions and keeps research relevant Facilitate knowledge exchange - Researchers put knowledge directly into use - Practitioners from the non-academic partners increase relevance of research - ´Single point of contact ´ getting help to find who knows Increase quality of decision support - Independent advice and analysis - Large pool of people: many viewpoints, handle complex tasks - Research results faster into practical use
Planned approach and implementation
CTS has been led by a board which has convened around five times per year, with representatives for all partners. The CTS management group has had the operative responsibility. The CTS management group has consisted of representatives for KTH and VTI and the director and deputy director. Between 2011-2014, 167 individual researchers have worked in CTS projects (of which 34 PhD students).