The Jack E. Leisch Fellowship supports graduate research in highway design, traffic operations, and transportation planning to foster innovation in transportation engineering.
Funder: American Society of Civil Engineers
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $5,000 per recipient, paid in a single installment
Summary: Supports graduate students advancing highway design, traffic operations, and transportation planning in honor of Jack E. Leisch's legacy.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASCE or T&DI members in good standing; previous recipients are not eligible.
The fellowship honors Jack E. Leisch for his significant contributions to highway design, traffic operations, and transportation planning. It supports graduate students whose academic and professional interests align with these areas, fostering ongoing innovation in transportation engineering. The award consists of a certificate and a monetary prize, intended to assist recipients in furthering their educational and professional goals within transportation engineering.