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Survey Description

Each year CARB collects comments from the public to inform upcoming funding year research priorities. This year, the survey will be open between July 1 and July 28, 2026. Input at this stage is critical in finalizing the list of priorities that will be developed into project concepts and funded in fiscal year 2027-2028. CARB's research budget limits how many priorities can be developed into full research projects. We greatly appreciate your time and engagement in providing your input.

The list of proposed priorities can be found here: Fiscal year 2027-2028 proposed research priorities

The poll asking for feedback on each individual project is available here: Research Planning Poll - Due July 28, 2026.

Turning priorities into project concepts

After July 20, CARB staff will summarize the input received on the proposed priorities through the comment section of the survey. The summary overview of public submissions will be included in a Strategic Research Plan Addendum - available on the Strategic Plan landing page. Once public comments are collected and internal discussions are complete, a final list of priorities is selected for development into project concepts. Project concepts must meet the following criteria:

  • Program relevance
    • Results easily integrate into program work;
    • Informs current and/or future policy development.
  • Research
    • The project is novel and advances the science;
    • Addresses a research gap;
    • Avoids duplication of current projects;
    • Is multidisciplinary.
  • Anticipated timelines
    • The project addresses long-term anticipated challenges;
    • Appropriate for the timeline.
  • Cost-effectiveness and ability to leverage existing efforts.
  • Technically viable.

Research Program staff evaluates proposed projects through an equity lens to determine whether environmental justice considerations have been appropriately reflected into the research design and external engagement, where appropriate.

You may contact us directly at research@arb.ca.gov. If you would like to receive updates and notices for public meetings by email, sign up for our listserv and select the "Research Activities" option from the list of topics.