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Safe-D: Safety through Disruption Research Projects is a grant from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) that funds targeted research, commercialization, and educational initiatives related to transportation safety and disruptive transportation technologies.
The program supports collaborative research projects with a shared funding model, commercialization and deployment initiatives stemming from Safe-D research, and educational and workforce development programs. Industry partners can serve on an advisory board to help set research priorities and project awards. Eligible applicants include universities and research institutions.
The grant offers access to technology transfer materials, early access to research results, and opportunities to sponsor internships. Award amounts vary by project.
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The Safe-D UTC is actively seeking industry partners to assist in (1) targeted research and development efforts that address the most pressing questions related to transportation safety; (2) commercialization and deployment initiatives stemming from Safe-D research; and (3) educational and workforce development programs.
Given its focus on disruptive transportation technologies, the Safe-D UTC expects to incorporate stakeholder input when selecting research projects for funding and when reviewing/updating research themes and applications in this rapidly evolving area of research. Thus, the Safe-D UTC seeks to assemble an advisory board of relevant stakeholders.
There are many benefits to partnering with the Safe-D Center, including: Serving as a stakeholder to set the direction of the Safe-D UTC, including project awards, and providing faculty and students guidance on the most pressing research questions. Stretching your research dollars by overseeing a collaborative research project with an attractive shared funding model and early access to results.
Gaining a hiring advantage by working with the best undergraduate and graduate students early in their academic careers. Opportunities are available for supporting student-focused projects and sponsoring internships of varying durations, located at both the university and at your organization.
Having access to technology transfer materials produced by all projects within the Safe-D Center and obtaining support directly from the researchers and students for migrating research into practice. Contact Us for More Information on Partnering with Safe-D
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, Research Institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Safe-D: Safety through Disruption Research Projects is funded by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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