Economics of Transportation in the 21st Century
The National Bureau of Economic Research seeks research papers exploring the economic foundations and transformative trends in 21st-century transportation.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Paper submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding for selected research papers; typical NBER conference support includes honoraria and travel (if applicable).
Summary: Supports research on transportation economics, including automation, infrastructure, safety, and broad economic impacts.
Key Information: Papers must be uploaded by 11:59pm ET; researchers at all career stages and affiliations are eligible.
Description
This opportunity, organized by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), seeks submissions for research on the economics of transportation in the 21st century. The initiative aims to advance understanding of the economic foundations of transportation policy, focusing on topics such as automation in vehicles and freight, infrastructure investment and financing, public-private partnerships, transportation's broader economic impact, safety innovations, new data and AI-driven methods, and the spatial structure of economic activity. Selected papers will be featured at a virtual conference on October 16, 2026, and may receive funding or honoraria.
