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Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R). This cooperative agreement aims to bridge the critical knowledge gap between fast-changing transportation technologies and policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel.
The primary objective is to research, prioritize, and provide instructional materials on rapidly developing transportation technologies, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and the digital infrastructure supporting automation.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTC) with a consortia of one or more entities from academia, non-profit, or for-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development are due August 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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