Railroad Research and Development

Objective

To foster long-range enhancement of the Federal Railroad Administration's program of research in support of rail safety by developing cooperative research relationships between the Administration and university and industry organizations.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• For-Profit Organization

Other public institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institutions/organizations Applicants can be major academic and industry research institutions with backgrounds in the rail transportation arena. A minimum of 5 years of railroad or railroad related research experience is typically required.

Who Benefits

• Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level

No restrictions.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

mariam.ouhamou@dot.gov
(202) 493-6437