Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development
This $600,000 grant funds a university to create training programs for lawmakers and legal staff on AI, automated vehicles, and related tech in transportation over 24 months.
Funder: 69A355 Research and Technology
Due Dates: August 28, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total for a single 24-month cooperative agreement (requires 1:1 non-federal match; total project cost $1.2M)
Summary: Supports a DOT-funded University Transportation Center to develop interdisciplinary training on emerging transportation technologies (AI, AV, digital infrastructure) for policymakers, legal counsel, and law students.
Key Information: Only current DOT-funded UTCs are eligible; strict cost match and submission requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity funds the development of interdisciplinary training and educational materials on rapidly evolving transportation technologies—specifically artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and digital infrastructure—for the legal and policymaking communities. The program aims to bridge the knowledge gap between technological advances and the needs of lawmakers, legal counsel, and future transportation policy professionals. The funded project will create a one-day training course for Congressional/support staff, a one-hour executive briefing for elected officials, and a full-semester law school curriculum, culminating in regional pilot sessions and transfer of materials for future use. The award is structured as a 24-month cooperative agreement.
