Description
The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Graduate Fellowship provides funding for students to pursue master's or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The program objectives are to attract the Nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation, enhance the careers of transportation professionals, and retain top talent in the transportation industry. The fellowship will cover a combination of tuition, fees, monthly stipend, and travel costs related to attending the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting.
• The program is open to students who are U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Institution of Higher Education (IHE) in the United States or its Territories.
• The fellowship will be awarded on the basis of merit, with evaluation criteria including academic achievement, potential for an outstanding career in transportation, proposed research plan, recommendations, and academic record.
• The FHWA anticipates making up to 100 awards, with funding ranging from $5,000 to $35,500 per award.