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Find similar grantsNevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Research Program is sponsored by Nevada Department of Transportation. NDOT's Research Program funds innovative transportation projects, including those involving artificial intelligence, to improve Nevada's transportation system.
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* Proposed Transportation Projects+ * Transportation Planning * One Nevada Transportation Plan * Principal Investigators * Current and Recently Completed Projects * Historical Publications * Functional Responsibilities * Annual Vehicle Miles of Travel * Functional Classification Maps+ * State Maintained Highways, Descriptions, Index & Maps * Contact Roadway Systems * 2004 Construction Site Best Management Practices Manual * Freight Planning Documents Archive * Freight Advisory Committee * Traffic Safety Engineering Doing Business » About NDOT » Divisions » Planning » Research » Research Program Current Open Solicitations for Research Proposals The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is soliciting research proposals for the Federal Fiscal Year 2027 cycle (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Linked below are the Research Needs Statements for which NDOT seeks competitive proposals. #### Proposals will be accepted through **Friday, September 4, 2026 11:59 PM PDT. ** Researchers are encouraged to contact the NDOT project champions listed below to discuss project-specific needs in developing their proposals.
NDOT Research Program staff can assist in facilitating these connections. Please note that one or more research agreements may or may not result from this solicitation. Final project scopes may differ from the initial Research Needs Statements after discussion with NDOT project champions to ensure alignment with department needs.
**#### Please submit completed proposals to:**mison@dot. nv. gov**** For assistance with the proposal submission process, please contact NDOT Research Program staff: * Mitch Ison, Research Coordinator | mison@dot.
nv. gov | 775 888 7895 * Melissa DeMattei, Research Analyst | melissa. demattei@dot.
nv. gov | 775 888 7360 For additional information see FAQs below. * [](https://www.
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**Is there a page limit? ** There is no suggested or preferred page limit. Please use as many pages as necessary to fully address the Research Needs Statement and the requirements outlined in the Research Proposal Guidelines document.
**Is there a suggested or preferred project budget? ** We do not provide suggested or preferred budgets for our Research Needs Statement solicitations. We rely on the professional judgment of proposers to determine a budget that is reasonable and realistic for fully addressing the issues identified in the Research Needs Statement.
**Is there a suggested or preferred project duration? ** We do not specify recommended project durations. As each project is different, we ask proposers to determine a timeframe that is realistic and appropriate for fully completing the work described in the Research Needs Statement.
**Is there specific guidance regarding contacting NDOT champions and what topics may be discussed prior to submission? ** _Contact with Champions:_ There is no additional guidance beyond what is provided in the RFP. You may contact the designated project champions as needed.
We simply request that you respect their limited availability and copy the Research Division staff on all communications or meeting invitations. While meetings typically last about 30 minutes, champions may adjust the duration as they see fit. Champions may answer questions related to project scope, intent, expected deliverables, and desired research outcomes.
However, they **cannot** write, review, or provide feedback on any portion of a proposal, including drafts.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, universities, and private entities in Nevada. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
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