Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development

DOT-RITA Posted LAWPOLICY-OSTR24

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development program. This 24-month cooperative agreement aims to bridge the critical knowledge gap between fast-changing transportation technologies and our Nation's policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel. The primary objective of this program 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. The selected applicant will be responsible for developing three distinct educational tools: a one-day training course for congressional and support staff, a one-hour Executive Briefing for busy elected leaders and policymakers, and a full-semester curriculum for law students planning to work in transportation policy. The project will culminate in regional pilot training sessions and the transfer of materials for future use.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTC) with a consortia of one or more entities from academia, non-profit, or for-profit organizations.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$600,000.00
Award Ceiling
$600,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$600,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
June 30, 2026
Closes
August 28, 2026 27d
Archive Date
September 27, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
69A355 Research and Technology
Agency Code
DOT-RITA
Funding Instrument
Other