Sources of Research Funding
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BASIC RESEARCH Exploratory; results applicable in
transportation, but not always oriented to everyday practitioner use; foundation
for developing practical tools.
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APPLIED RESEARCH
Helps practitioners translate basic
research into innovative solutions to problems; includes guidance documents, best
practices summaries, analytic tools, etc.
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IMMEDIATE RESEARCH
Quick turnaround; often serves pressing
policy needs, or summarizes results of other research.
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TRB Research
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AASHTO/NCHRP Quick Response Funding
AASHTO/NCHRP Quick Response Funding
25-25 (SCOE), 8-36 (SCOP), 20-64 (SCOPT), 20-7 (SCOH), 20-24 (CEOs). Projects are
smaller than the typical NCHRP project and typically require quicker turn-around.
Funding for a single project usually does not exceed $100,000, and the duration
of these research projects is usually less than 12 months. SCOE, SCOP, SCOE, CEO
ideas due September. SCOPT ideas due July.
Accessibility to SCOE: ****
Project size: less than $100k
Project timeframe: less than 1 yr
Web link: www.trb.org/crp/
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IDEA Program
IDEA Program
Funds research into promising but unproven innovations for highways, transportation
safety, and transit. Ideas due in March or September.
Accessibility to SCOE: *
Project size: ?
Project timeframe: ?
Web link: http://www.trb.org/
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NCHRP Domestic & International Scans
NCHRP Domestic & International Scans
NCHRP 20- 36 funds international information sharing and technology exchanges through
dissemination of successful practices from around the globe.
Accessibility to SCOE: **
Project size: $150k
Project timeframe:1 yr
Weblink: http://144.171.11.40/
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NCHRP Legal Research Digest
NCHRP Legal Research Digest
Preliminary reports to provide early awareness and encourage application of research
results emanating from the continuing NCHRP Project, Legal Problems Arising Out
of Highway Programs.
Accessibility to SCOE: ***
Project size: less than $50k
Project timeframe: less than 1 yr
Web link: http://www.trb.org/
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NCHRP Program
NCHRP Program
Annual program of research voluntarily funded by State DOTs from State Planning
and Research (SPR) funds. Projects selected by Standing Committee on Research. Ideas
September 15.
Accessibility to SCOE: ***
Project size: $200k to $1 million
Project timeline: 18 mths-3 years
Web link: NCHRP
Program
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NCHRP Synthesis Topics
NCHRP Synthesis Topics
Brief reports on current knowledge and practice, without the detailed directions
usually found in handbooks or design manuals. About 12 Synthesis reports are produced
each year. The deadline for Synthesis topics is February.
Accessibility to SCOE: ****
Project size: less than $50k
Project timeframe: less than 1 yr
Web link: www.trb.org/Studies/Synthesis/Syntheses.asp
Note: Synthesis projects are also in place for airports, transit, and commercial
truck and bus safety.
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Other TRB Cooperative Programs
Other TRB Cooperative Programs
Airport Cooperative Research Program, Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program,
National Freight Cooperative Research Program, Transit Cooperative Research Program,
Similar to NCHRP program.
Accessibility to SCOE: **
Project size: $150k to $500k
Project timeframe: 1-4 yrs
Web link: http://www.trb.org/
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SHRP 2 Program
SHRP 2 Program
SHRP 2 is a 4-year, $209M program of strategic highway research. Environmental research
is included as part of the "Capacity" element of SHRP 2. A program of projects has
already been set.
Accessibility to SCOE: *
Project size: $1 million Project timeframe: 1-5 yrs
Web link: http://www.trb.org/shrp2/
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TRB Special Studies
TRB Special Studies
Occasional, Congressionally mandated/other policy studies conducted by TRB on transportation
issues of national significance; undergo extensive review process.
Accessibility to SCOE:*
Project size: $500k+
Project timeline: 2 yrs+
Web link: http://www.trb.org/
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Federal Research
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FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research Program
FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research Program
New, exploratory advanced research program in development. Seeks to transfer breakthrough
technologies into the transportation sector.
Accessibility to SCOE: **?
Project timeframe: ?
Web link:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/crt/
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FHWA "STEP" Program
FHWA "STEP" Program
Section 5207 of SAFETEA-LU established the SurfaceTransportation Environment and
Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP) with annual funding of about $11.7M.
Stakeholders may provide suggestions to FHWA about STEP priorities via the Federal
Register.
Accessibility to SCOE: *** Project size: $50k to $450k
Project timeframe: 1-2 yrs
Web link: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/step/
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Pooled Fund Program
Pooled Fund Program
FHWA’s Transportation Pooled Fund Program allows federal, state, and local agencies
and other organizations to combine resources to support transportation research
studies. No due date for ideas.
Accessibility to SCOE: **
Project size: $500k to $1 million
Project timeframe:1-4 yrs
Web link: http://www.pooledfund.org/
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SHRP 2 Program
SHRP 2 Program
SHRP 2 is a 4-year, $209M program of strategic highway research. Environmental research
is included as part of the “Capacity” element of SHRP 2. A program of projects has
already been set.
Accessibility to SCOE: *
Project size: $1 million Project timeframe: 1-5 yrs
Web link: http://www.trb.org/shrp2/
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State Research
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AASHTO/NCHRP Quick Response Funding
AASHTO/NCHRP Quick Response Funding
25-25 (SCOE), 8-36 (SCOP), 20-64 (SCOPT), 20-7 (SCOH), 20-24 (CEOs). Projects are
smaller than the typical NCHRP project and typically require quicker turn-around.
Funding for a single project usually does not exceed $100,000, and the duration
of these research projects is usually less than 12 months. SCOE, SCOP, SCOE, CEO
ideas due September. SCOPT ideas due July.
Accessibility to SCOE: ****
Project size: less than $100k
Project timeframe: less than 1 yr
Web link: www.trb.org/crp/
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Pooled Fund Program
Pooled Fund Program
FHWA’s Transportation Pooled Fund Program allows federal, state, and local agencies
and other organizations to combine resources to support transportation research
studies. No due date for ideas.
Accessibility to SCOE: **
Project size: $500k to $1 million
Project timeframe: 1-4 yrs
Web link: http://www.pooledfund.org/
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State DOT's Research Program
State DOT's Research Program
Each DOT has its own research office and program.
Accessibility to SCOE ****
Project size: Mostly $50k to $200k
Project timeframe:1-3 yrs
Web link: http://research.transportation.org/
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State Research
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University Research Programs
University Research Programs
60 federally designated University Transportation Centers nationwide; work closely
with state DOTs & others on diverse array of research projects.
Accessibility to SCOE: ***
Project size: $50k to $1 million
Project timeframe:1-5 yrs
Web link: http://utc.dot.gov/
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