R&D Board (RDB)

The Global R&D Board will be responsible for assessing and providing guidance for the overall R&D program.  The RDB will suggest priorities for the research facilities and R&D supporting the baseline, the R&D on alternatives to the baseline and selective R&D that could further the field in the longer term.  The mission will also include global assessments and recommended priorities for the detector R&D program and evaluate the balance between accelerator and detector R&D.

The RDB will develop a proposal driven program, structured in the sense of defined goals, and milestones, and resources evaluated on a common basis to allow comparison across different regions and national funding systems.  It will conduct reviews and identify gaps in coverage of topics, resource or technical issues, duplications, and other concerns.