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

Open research request for proposals

RFP #2 - All proposal responses are due by 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2023.

The Q&A period ends at 12:00 p.m., March 31, 2023.

FY 2023 Event
Mar. 31 RFP #2 Q&A deadline
Apr. 10 RFP #2 University proposals are due to RTI
May
  • RTI announces project awards
  • Universities submit project agreements
Sept. 1 FY 2024 projects work begins

FY 2024 Event
Sept. 1 Problem Statements due
Oct./Nov. Functional Area Committee meetings
Dec. Research Oversight Committee meetings
Jan. RTI posts requests for proposals (RFP)
Feb. Questions deadline
Mar. University proposals are due to RTI
May
  • RTI announces project awards
  • Universities submit project agreements
Sept. FY '24 project work begins

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.

Contact us

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