This grant from the FRA Office of R&D and the NRC is aimed at enhancing rail safety by conducting research on friction, rolling contact fatigue, and wear in rails and wheels to improve the safety and productivity of rail services in North America. Researchers are encouraged to apply before the closing date on Apr 05, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 227521
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FR-RRD-13-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY13 – RRD – Studies of Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear in Rails and Wheels, NRC |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 05, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only the National Research Council of Canada is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description:: | The FRA Office of R&D and the NRC wish to continue cooperative research to continue to improve safety and productivity of rail services in North America through this Project by studying friction, Rolling contact Fatigue, and wear in rail and wheel. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1