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Download the Problem Statement Form and Submit Your Research Idea Here

For more information about the proposal submission process, refer to the University Handbook.

Open research request for proposals

There are no open solicitations.

FY2027 Research program timeline

Date Milestone
September 12, 2025
  • Deadline to Submit Problem Statements
October, 2025
  • Functional Area Committee (FAC) Meetings
December, 2025
  • Research Oversight Committee (ROC) Meetings
  • All dates are approximate and subject to change
  • Universities begin work on projects in FY2027

How does a problem statement become a research project?

TxDOT reviews submitted problem statements before approving them for research:

  1. Problem statements are reviewed and prioritized with project recommendations for each functional area.
  2. Top recommended problem statements across all five functional areas are converted into project statements.
  3. Project statements are submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and the TxDOT Executive Review Board for final approval.
  4. The Request for Proposal for selected project statements are announced.

Functional area committees

The Functional Area Committees consist of subject matter experts from TxDOT districts, divisions, and universities. The five committees are:

  • Construction, Maintenance, and Materials.
  • Planning and Environmental.
  • Safety and Operations.
  • Structures and Hydraulics.
  • Strategy and Innovation.

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Contact us by email or through a university liaison for more information.