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- The DOT-FHWA in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship (DDETFP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.215.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 01, 2016 and posted on Mar 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship (DDETFP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA), designed to support individuals pursuing advanced graduate education in transportation-related fields. The fellowship funds work toward a Masters or Doctorate degree in a transportation discipline and is framed as a workforce and innovation investment meant to strengthen the overall transportation community across the United States. A key feature of the program is its broad scope: it encompasses all modes of transportation rather than focusing on a single area, which makes it relevant to a wide range of transportation research and professional pathways.
The program centers on three main objectives. First, it aims to attract the nation s brightest minds into transportation by making graduate study more financially feasible and professionally compelling. Second, it seeks to enhance the careers of current or emerging transportation professionals by encouraging them to pursue advanced degrees that deepen technical expertise and leadership capacity. Third, it is intended to help retain top talent within the U.S. transportation industry, supporting a strong pipeline of highly trained professionals who can contribute over the long term. Underlying these goals is an emphasis on innovation and expanding the breadth and scope of knowledge in transportation, positioning the fellowship as a way to seed new ideas and strengthen the field through advanced education and research.
From an administrative and eligibility standpoint, this opportunity was issued as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under a discretionary funding category, with the funding activity tied to education. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 20.215. Eligible applicants are individuals, meaning students or prospective graduate students apply directly rather than through institutions as the primary applicant. The funding opportunity number is DTFH6416RA00002. For the cycle described, the opportunity was posted on March 1, 2016, with an application closing date of April 14, 2016 (both the original and current closing date). The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was listed as 35,500, and the program anticipated making about 80 awards, indicating a relatively substantial cohort size for that cycle.
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) - Graduate Fellowship FAQs
What is the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship (DDETFP)?
The DDETFP Graduate Fellowship is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA). It is designed to support individuals pursuing advanced graduate education in transportation-related fields.
What does the fellowship support?
The fellowship provides funding to support work toward a Masters or Doctorate degree in a transportation discipline. It is positioned as a workforce and innovation investment intended to strengthen the overall transportation community across the United States.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of funding instrument is this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under a discretionary funding category.
What is the main focus or activity area of the funding?
The funding activity for this opportunity is tied to education, specifically advanced graduate education in transportation-related fields.
Is the fellowship limited to one mode of transportation (for example, highways only)?
No. A key feature of the program is its broad scope. It encompasses all modes of transportation rather than focusing on a single area, making it relevant to a wide range of transportation research topics and professional pathways.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are individuals. This means students or prospective graduate students apply directly, rather than institutions applying as the primary applicant.
What are the primary objectives of the DDETFP Graduate Fellowship?
The program centers on three main objectives: (1) attracting the nation s brightest minds into transportation by making graduate study more feasible and compelling, (2) enhancing the careers of current or emerging transportation professionals by encouraging advanced degrees that deepen technical expertise and leadership capacity, and (3) retaining top talent within the U.S. transportation industry by supporting a strong long-term pipeline of highly trained professionals.
How does the program connect to innovation in transportation?
Beyond workforce development, the fellowship emphasizes innovation and expanding the breadth and scope of knowledge in transportation. It is intended to help seed new ideas and strengthen the field through advanced education and research.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 20.215.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DTFH6416RA00002.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
For the cycle described, the opportunity was posted on March 1, 2016.
What was the application closing date for this cycle?
The application closing date for the cycle described was April 14, 2016 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
What is the maximum award amount for this opportunity?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this cycle was 35,500.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making about 80 awards for the cycle described, indicating a relatively substantial cohort size.
Is this opportunity intended only for new students entering graduate school?
The opportunity is intended to support individuals pursuing advanced graduate education and also aims to enhance the careers of current or emerging transportation professionals. This framing indicates relevance to people at different stages, as long as they are pursuing a Masters or Doctorate in a transportation discipline.
Does an applicant need to apply through a university or other institution?
No. Eligibility is stated as individuals, meaning the applicant is the individual student or prospective student rather than an institution serving as the primary applicant.
What kinds of transportation fields are covered?
The program supports transportation-related fields and is described as covering all modes of transportation. This broad scope is intended to fit a wide range of transportation disciplines, research directions, and professional pathways.
What is the broader purpose of funding graduate education through this fellowship?
The fellowship is framed as a way to strengthen the U.S. transportation community by investing in advanced education, developing technical and leadership capacity, and helping retain highly trained professionals in the transportation industry over the long term.
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