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Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Graduate Fellowship

Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration

Assistance Listings
  • 20.215 -- Highway Training and Education

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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The DDETFP Graduate Fellowship provides funding for students to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The program objectives are: 1) to attract the Nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation; 2) to enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees; and 3) to retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States. The DDETFP is intended to bring innovation and enhance the breadth and scope of knowledge of the entire transportation community in the United States. NOTE: "RELATED DOCUMENTS" tab includes full NOFO and application instructions. WEBINAR Recording https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p1m6a6f1p44/

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Individuals

Additional information

Applicants of the DDETFP Graduate Fellowship must: Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. Institution or be a confirmed graduating senior at an accredited U.S. Institution; Demonstrate confirmation of acceptance in a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. Institution; Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. Institution of higher education; Be pursuing a graduate degree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline; Have at least one full academic year remaining in program of study; Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-related disciplines; and Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher level education.

Grantor contact information

Description

Ewa Flom Program Manager Phone 703-235-0532

Email

ewa.flom@dot.gov

ewa.flom@dot.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
2017_GRAD_Attachment_A_Final_July.pdf
DDETFP 2017 Announcement
Jul 14, 2017 06:51 PM UTC
2017_GRAD_NOFO_Final_July.pdf
DDETFP NOFO 2017
Jul 14, 2017 06:51 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Recording of informational webinar presented on 8/4/17

Archived: September 27, 2017

Application process

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Award

$1,000,000

Program Funding

100

Expected awards

$5,000

Award Minimum

$35,500

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

693JJ317NF0007

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

3

Posted date:

July 14, 2017

Archive date:

September 27, 2017

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