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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.215 Highway Training and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2015 and posted on Mar 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 76 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
- Individuals in pursuit of Masters or Doctorate Degrees in approved transportation related fields.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship), offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support graduate students who are preparing for careers in transportation. The central purpose of the program is threefold: to draw highly talented students into the transportation field, to strengthen the careers of current and future transportation professionals by encouraging advanced graduate study, and to help keep top-level talent working in the U.S. transportation industry. In practical terms, the fellowship is aimed at building a strong pipeline of transportation expertise by helping promising students pursue Masters or doctoral education in transportation-related disciplines.
This opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number DTFH6115RA00006 and is associated with CFDA 20.215 (Highway Training and Education). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is transportation. The program anticipated making about 76 awards, supported by an estimated total funding amount of $800,000. Individual award amounts were expected to range from a floor of $5,000 up to a ceiling of $35,500. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions. Specifically, applicants must be pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree in approved transportation-related fields. While the listing does not enumerate the specific approved fields, the framing indicates a broad emphasis on transportation and related areas aligned with FHWA and DOT workforce needs, particularly those connected to the nation’s transportation systems and the professional development of the transportation workforce.
Key dates in the posting show that the opportunity was posted on March 25, 2015. The original closing date was April 21, 2015, and it was later updated to a current closing date of April 27, 2015. The archive date was May 27, 2015. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Fawn Thompson, Program Manager, reachable by phone at 404-562-3917 (an email address is referenced but not provided in the source text you included).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship?
The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (Graduate Fellowship) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is designed to support graduate students preparing for careers in transportation.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship program?
The program has three central goals: (1) attract highly talented students into the transportation field, (2) strengthen the careers of current and future transportation professionals by encouraging advanced graduate study, and (3) help retain top-level talent working in the U.S. transportation industry.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH6115RA00006.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.215, titled Highway Training and Education.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about 76 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total funding amount was $800,000.
How much funding could an individual award provide?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from $5,000 (floor) up to $35,500 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so recipients are not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individuals (not institutions). Applicants must be pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree in approved transportation-related fields.
Are institutions or universities eligible to apply on behalf of students?
Based on the posting, eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions.
What level of education must applicants be pursuing?
Applicants must be pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree.
What fields of study qualify as "approved transportation-related fields"?
The posting does not list specific approved fields. It describes the focus broadly as transportation-related disciplines aligned with FHWA and U.S. DOT workforce needs, especially those connected to the nation's transportation systems and transportation workforce professional development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2015.
What was the original closing date, and was it changed?
The original closing date was April 21, 2015. It was later updated to a current closing date of April 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 27, 2015.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Fawn Thompson, Program Manager.
What contact information is provided for the program manager?
The phone number provided is 404-562-3917. An email address is referenced in the posting, but it is not included in the source information provided here.
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