FY 2024 Call For Proposals
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2024 Call for Proposals for the selected Problem Statements announced on June 7, 2024. These projects will begin in Fiscal Year 2025. Please submit the proposals to TDOT.Research@tn.gov.
Proposed Research Projects and Budget Amounts
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking to research various topics within transportation with budgets varying from $150,000 to $250,000. This year's research projects are again the product of collaboritve efforts from many areas of the state. We are proud to bring forward these 11 Research Problem Statements for consideration for funding. Click the link below to find a full list of projects in the .pdf file below.
Link to Download PDF file. (RRFPs)
The RRFP Format
The proposal format is listed below. As a reminder, proposals should include more information about the research efforts. Researchers are expected to provide expanded problem statements including: substantive literature reviews, specifcity in the scope of work, thorough methodological logic, and any further improvements on deliverables, benefits, or implementable items. Qualifications of researchers are also more stringent and brief explanations of experience are expected.
Submission Materials
All submissions must be completed through the link provided and sent via email to TDOT.Research@tn.gov. The following information is required to complete the entire submission.
- Problem Statement title, organization, and collaborators (please name all PIs).
- Research Proposal Section, use the approved template (link here), including: Problem Statement, Objectives of the Research, Related Literature, Scope of Work, Methodology, Additional Benefits and Implementation, and a brief explanation of the Research Team's Expertise and Quality of Facility and Equipment, Project Schedule, References | There is a 7-page limit on the proposal template submission.
- Attach CVs/Resumes for Principal Investigator(s) and lead project staff – two page maximum per CV.
- Attach detailed, itemized budget. Note: Graduate Tuition should be listed under Professional Fees
- Budget justification - Add a one-to-two-page budget justification.
Evaluation Process
To help you as you write your proposal, you can reference the TDOT CFP Checklist linked below. Please use this checklist as a guideline when writing your proposal.
Once we receive all research proposals, subject matter experts will review them to ensure you meet the criteria. We anticipate the review and contract negotiiation process will take approximately two to three weeks.
Proposal Deadline: June 28 , 2024 5pm CST
PLEASE NOTE:
(1) Only researchers at a Tennessee state-certified University are allowed to be the primary submitters of proposals though they are allowed to collaborate with other out-of-state universities, private and public entities, etc., through subcontracting.
(2) The Lead Principal Investigator is asked to submit only 1 proposal for the selected problem statement with the additional information listed above.
(3) Please submit all questions to TDOT.Research@tn.gov, the Research Office will forward them to the appropriate Lead Staff if necessary.
(4) The deadline for submission of all research proposals is June 28, 2024 5pm CST.
