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IRF 2013 student essay competition under way

The International Road Federation (IRF) Student Essay Competition is an annual contest held to recognise promising road research. Open to all students attending an IRF member university in good-standing as well as IRF Fellows currently enrolled as full time students, the 2013 competition is now under way. It is an excellent way to help to steer the younger generation in the right direction for the future, while accomplishing significant research at the same time.
August 7, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The 2015 International Road Federation (IRF) Student Essay Competition is an annual contest held to recognise promising road research.

Open to all students attending an IRF member university in good-standing as well as IRF Fellows currently enrolled as full time students, the 2013 competition is now under way.  It is an excellent way to help to steer the younger generation in the right direction for the future, while accomplishing significant research at the same time.

Categories and related topics for the competition are developed based on input from IRF Members regarding their research needs.  IRF members can suggest topics for the essays within the categories of road safety ITS, maintenance, innovative financing, or pavement technology, maintenance and management.   The winning essay in each category will receive a US$500 prize.

Deadline for the topic suggestions is 20 August 2013. The IRF will announce the final topic selection to its Member universities on 1 September 2013.

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