Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 DDEGRD 09
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Dwight David Eisenhower Graduate 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 24, 2008 and posted on Dec 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 13, 2009 See also special application due date information on http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/universitygrants. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $104,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants applying for the Eisenhower Graduate Fellowships must (1)Possess an earned Baccalaureate degree (2)Be confirmed graduating seniors (3) Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. Institution of Higher Education (4)Be pursuing a degree in a full time program(5) Be in a Transportation related discipline (6) Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation related disciplines (see the list at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/universitygrants) (7) Be planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher level education. NOTE Non U.S. citizens must attach a copy of their I 20 or I 551 ID issued by the U.S. Immigration Naturalization Service (INS).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Dwight David Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Program (often called the Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship or "GRAD") is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Its purpose is to provide financial support to students pursuing advanced graduate education, specifically Master's degrees or PhDs, in transportation-related fields. At its core, the program is designed to draw talented students into transportation education and research, strengthen the future transportation workforce, and broaden the knowledge base of the U.S. transportation community. While it is administered through FHWA, the program scope is not limited to highways; it is intended to support work that touches any mode of transportation as long as the academic focus and research are transportation-related.
The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2008 (created December 24, 2008), with a closing date in mid-February 2009. The original application deadline was February 15, 2009, later reflected as a current closing date of February 13, 2009, and the opportunity was scheduled to be archived on March 17, 2009. Applicants were also directed to check FHWA's university grants webpage for special due-date instructions, which suggests there may have been additional timing details or submission guidance beyond the standard notice.
Funding for the program was estimated at a total of $1,000,000 for the cycle, with an expectation of about 70 awards. Individual award amounts ranged from a floor of $1,500 up to a ceiling of $104,000, indicating that fellowships could vary significantly depending on the applicant's program level, scope of study, or other program criteria. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation. The listing is associated with CFDA number 20.215, Highway Training and Education. Notably, the opportunity specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
Eligibility is framed around individual student qualifications and academic status. Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree or be confirmed graduating seniors, and they must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education. The fellowship is intended for students in full-time degree programs who are pursuing graduate study in a transportation-related discipline and who are conducting ongoing research in one or more transportation-related areas. The notice points applicants to an FHWA webpage listing eligible transportation disciplines, which implies the program uses a defined set of research topics or fields to determine fit. Another key requirement is career intent: applicants must be planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their graduate education, reinforcing the fellowship's workforce-development mission.
The eligibility notes also address immigration documentation for non-U.S. citizens. If an applicant is not a U.S. citizen, they must attach proof of status using INS-issued documentation, specifically a copy of an I-20 or I-551 ID. This requirement signals that non-citizens were not automatically excluded, but documentation of lawful status and eligibility to study in the United States was required as part of the application package.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or materials, the notice provides a direct program contact at FHWA: Henry Murdaugh, Program Manager, with a listed phone number of (703) 235-0538. The opportunity also references an additional information link described as the NHI/OPCD website, which likely served as the central source for program details, eligible disciplines, and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY 2009 Dwight David Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Program (GRAD)
What is the FY 2009 Dwight David Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Program (GRAD)?
The FY 2009 Dwight David Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Program (often called the Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship or "GRAD") is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It provides financial support to students pursuing advanced graduate education (Masters degrees or PhDs) in transportation-related fields.
What is the purpose of the GRAD fellowship?
The program is designed to draw talented students into transportation education and research, strengthen the future transportation workforce, and broaden the knowledge base of the U.S. transportation community.
Which federal agency administers this fellowship?
The fellowship is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Is this fellowship only for highway-related research?
No. Although FHWA administers the program and it is associated with CFDA 20.215 (Highway Training and Education), the stated scope is not limited to highways. It can support work that touches any mode of transportation as long as the academic focus and research are transportation-related.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.215, Highway Training and Education.
How much total funding was estimated for this cycle?
Total funding for the cycle was estimated at $1,000,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of about 70 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award amount?
Individual award amounts ranged from a minimum of $1,500 up to a maximum of $104,000.
Do applicants need to provide cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2008 (with a created date of December 24, 2008).
What was the application deadline?
The notice references an original application deadline of February 15, 2009, and also reflects a current closing date of February 13, 2009.
Were applicants instructed to follow any special due-date instructions?
Yes. Applicants were directed to check FHWA's university grants webpage for special due-date instructions, suggesting there may have been additional timing details or submission guidance beyond the standard notice.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on March 17, 2009.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is based on individual student qualifications and academic status. Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree or be confirmed graduating seniors, and they must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education.
Does the program require full-time enrollment?
Yes. The fellowship is intended for students in full-time degree programs.
What degree levels are supported?
The program supports advanced graduate education, specifically Masters degrees and PhDs, in transportation-related fields.
Do applicants need to be conducting research?
Yes. The fellowship is intended for students conducting ongoing research in one or more transportation-related areas.
How does the program define "transportation-related" disciplines?
The notice points applicants to an FHWA webpage listing eligible transportation disciplines, implying the program uses a defined set of research topics or fields to determine fit.
Is there a career-intent requirement?
Yes. Applicants must be planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their graduate education.
Are non-U.S. citizens allowed to apply?
The eligibility notes indicate non-U.S. citizens are not automatically excluded, but they must provide proof of status using INS-issued documentation as part of the application package.
What immigration documents are required for non-U.S. citizens?
If an applicant is not a U.S. citizen, they must attach proof of status using INS-issued documentation, specifically a copy of an I-20 or an I-551 ID.
Where could applicants find additional program details or instructions?
The notice references FHWA's university grants webpage for special due-date instructions and an additional information link described as the NHI/OPCD website, which likely served as the central source for program details, eligible disciplines, and application instructions.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the program?
The notice provides a direct FHWA contact: Henry Murdaugh, Program Manager, phone (703) 235-0538.
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