The purpose of these proposed agreements is to provide DDETFP Graduate Fellowship funding for students to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The program objectives are: 1) to attract the Nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation; 2) to enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees; and 3) to retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States (U.S.). The DDETFP is intended to enhance the breadth and scope of knowledge of the entire transportation community in the U.S. The DDETFP Graduate Fellowship encompasses all modes of transportation and enhances racial equity by providing opportunities to students enrolled in minority serving institutions of higher learning.
Awards:
The FHWA expects approximately $1 million to be made available for the DDETFP Graduate Fellowship in each FY 2022 through 2026 from amounts authorized in the BIL. The FHWA anticipates making up to 100 awards as a result of this NOFO in each FY 2022 through 2026.
