Description
The U.S. DOT’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST‑R) is issuing a $600,000 cooperative‑agreement to a current DOT‑funded University Transportation Center (UTC) consortium. The awardee will develop and deliver interdisciplinary training on emerging transportation technologies—artificial intelligence, automated vehicles, and supporting digital infrastructure—for three distinct audiences: (1) a one‑day training for congressional staff and support personnel, (2) a one‑hour executive briefing for elected officials and senior policymakers, and (3) a full‑semester curriculum for law students. The effort culminates in regional pilot sessions and the transfer of all instructional materials for ongoing use. The project spans 24 months, with an anticipated start in early November 2026.
• Funding: $600,000 (Cooperative Agreement)
• Eligible applicants: DOT‑funded UTCs forming a consortium of academia, non‑profit, or for‑profit entities
• Deliverables: 1‑day staff training, 1‑hour executive briefing, semester‑long law‑school curriculum, regional pilot sessions, material hand‑off
• Timeline: 24‑month performance period, start approx. 02 Nov 2026, proposals due 28 Aug 2026
• Required cost‑share: Yes (as indicated)
• Primary contact: Kelley C. Severns, Special Projects Manager, (202) 934‑2655, [email protected]