Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH64 10 RA 00001
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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" 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 Dec 30, 2009 and posted on Dec 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2010. (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 $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 76 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Individual students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), designed to fund graduate education in transportation-related fields. Its core purpose is to support individuals pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree so they can contribute advanced skills, research capacity, and leadership to the U.S. transportation workforce. While FHWA is the administering agency, the fellowship is not limited to highway topics alone; it explicitly encompasses all modes of transportation, reflecting a broad interest in multimodal innovation and solutions that strengthen the entire national transportation system.
The program is built around three main objectives. First, it aims to attract the nation’s brightest minds into transportation by making graduate study more financially feasible and professionally appealing. Second, it seeks to enhance the careers of current or aspiring transportation professionals by encouraging advanced degrees that deepen technical expertise and expand analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Third, it is intended to retain top talent within the United States transportation industry by investing in people who are likely to remain and grow in the field. In practical terms, the fellowship is positioned as a workforce and innovation pipeline: it supports graduate education not just for individual benefit, but to increase the breadth and scope of knowledge across the U.S. transportation community and to stimulate new ideas, research, and leadership.
Eligibility is focused on individual students who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States. The opportunity is listed under the funding activity category of Transportation and is associated with CFDA number 20.215 (Highway Training and Education). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the posting indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required, which generally means applicants are not obligated to provide a formal non-federal financial match as a condition of receiving the award.
From the published opportunity details, the funding opportunity number is DTFH64-10-RA-00001, and the program anticipated making around 76 awards. The award ceiling is listed as $900,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating that award sizes may vary and that there is not a stated minimum amount. Key dates in the announcement show it was posted on December 30, 2009, with an application closing date of March 12, 2010 (both the original and current closing date match). For applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Henry Murdaugh at FHWA, reachable by phone at (703) 235-0536 or by email at Henry.Murdaugh@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship)?
The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (often called the Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is designed to fund graduate education in transportation-related fields.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship?
The fellowship supports individuals pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree so they can contribute advanced skills, research capacity, and leadership to the U.S. transportation workforce. It is positioned as a workforce and innovation pipeline, supporting graduate education to strengthen knowledge, research, and leadership across the U.S. transportation community.
Is the fellowship limited to highway-related topics?
No. Although FHWA administers the program, the fellowship is explicitly not limited to highway topics. It encompasses all modes of transportation and reflects a broad interest in multimodal innovation and solutions that strengthen the national transportation system.
What are the program's main objectives?
The opportunity describes three main objectives:
- Attract the nation’s brightest minds into transportation by making graduate study more financially feasible and professionally appealing.
- Enhance the careers of current or aspiring transportation professionals by encouraging advanced degrees that deepen technical expertise and expand analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Retain top talent within the U.S. transportation industry by investing in people likely to remain and grow in the field.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on individual students who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States.
What level of education does the fellowship support?
The fellowship is intended to support graduate education, specifically individuals pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree in transportation-related fields.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Transportation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.215 (Highway Training and Education).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning applicants are not obligated to provide a formal non-federal financial match as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DTFH64-10-RA-00001.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making around 76 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $900,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that award sizes may vary and that there is not a stated minimum amount.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 30, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is March 12, 2010. The announcement indicates the original and current closing date are the same.
Who do I contact if I have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Henry Murdaugh at FHWA. Phone: (703) 235-0536. Email: Henry.Murdaugh@dot.gov.
Which agency administers the fellowship?
The fellowship is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What kind of impact is the fellowship intended to have on the transportation workforce?
Based on the announcement, the fellowship is intended to build advanced skills, expand research capacity, and develop leadership among graduate students, with the broader goal of strengthening and modernizing the U.S. transportation workforce across all transportation modes.
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