The Transportation Department is offering the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF). This grant is specifically designed to provide crucial funding for students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in vital transportation-related disciplines. The primary purpose of this program is threefold: to actively attract the nation’s brightest minds into the dynamic field of transportation, to significantly enhance the professional careers of transportation specialists by supporting their pursuit of advanced academic degrees, and ultimately, to bring and steadfastly retain top-tier talent within the United States’ critical transportation industry. Applicants are required to specify the title of their proposed project.
Opportunity ID: 335125
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JJ318NF5229-2021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.215 — Highway Training and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2021 Application deadline is 9/17/2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2021 Application deadline is 9/17/2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants of the DDETFP GRF must: Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited IHE within the United States orits Territories; Demonstrate confirmation of acceptance in a graduate degree program at an accredited IHE in the UnitedStates or its Territories; Be enrolled in an accredited IHE within the United States or its Territories; Be pursuing a graduatedegree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline identified in the assignment announcement; Have at least1 full academic year remaining in program of study; Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-relateddisciplines; and Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher-level education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: |
The DDETFP provides funding for students to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The goals of these Grants are to 1) attract the nation’s brightest minds to the field of transportation, 2) enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees, and 3)bring and retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States. NOTE: “RELATED DOCUMENTS” tab includes full NOFO and application instructions. Applicant must specify the title of the proposed project assignment for which they are applying. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Latoya Jones
Program Manager Phone 404-562-3641 Email:latoya.jones@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline is 9/17/2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Time. | Aug 03, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JJ318NF5229-2021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.215 — Highway Training and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2021 Application deadline is 9/17/2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2021 Application deadline is 9/17/2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants of the DDETFP GRF must: Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited IHE within the United States orits Territories; Demonstrate confirmation of acceptance in a graduate degree program at an accredited IHE in the UnitedStates or its Territories; Be enrolled in an accredited IHE within the United States or its Territories; Be pursuing a graduatedegree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline identified in the assignment announcement; Have at least1 full academic year remaining in program of study; Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-relateddisciplines; and Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher-level education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: |
The DDETFP provides funding for students to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The goals of these Grants are to 1) attract the nation’s brightest minds to the field of transportation, 2) enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees, and 3)bring and retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States. NOTE: “RELATED DOCUMENTS” tab includes full NOFO and application instructions. Applicant must specify the title of the proposed project assignment for which they are applying. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Latoya Jones
Program Manager Phone 404-562-3641 Email:latoya.jones@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 335125 Full Announcement-DDETFP GRF NOFO 2021 -> DDETFP GRF NOFO.pdf
Folder 335125 Other Supporting Documents-Project Assignment -> Annual Project Assignment Announcement for 2021 GRF August2021_FINAL.pdf
Folder 335125 Other Supporting Documents-Student File Information Sheet -> Student File Information Sheet.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Latoya Jones Program Manager Phone 404-562-3641 Email: latoya.jones@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.215 | PKG00268433 | Aug 04, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335125 SF424_Individual_2_0-2.0.pdf
335125 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
335125 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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