Request for Proposals

The UC Institute of Transportation Studies (UC ITS) 2024-25 Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available.

The RFP will allocate approximately $2.7 million to support research that addresses and informs transportation policy, planning, and engineering issues in California. 

The RFP is open to eligible applicants at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UCLA.

Refer to the following resources for more information and to apply:

Important dates and timeline:

  • Request for proposals released Monday, April 15, 2024.
  • Proposal submissions due Friday, May 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT.
  • Informational Webinar scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM PT.
  • Applicants will be notified about award decisions by Monday, August 5, 2024.
  • Friday, April 26, 2024 – 9:00 AM PT
  • Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 11:00 AM PT
  • Friday, May 3, 2024 – 1:00 PM PT

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there a limit on the number of proposals that a Principal Investigator (PI) may submit?

There is no limit on the number of proposals that a PI can submit in response to this RFP. However, PIs should be aware that project award decisions will be competitive.

2. Can PIs with in-progress research projects funded by the UC ITS apply for funding in response to this RFP?
3. For Topic V. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment and Grid Implications, are only battery electric vehicles considered relevant or are fuel cell electric vehicles (and their refueling infrastructure) also relevant?
4. What type of grid implications are relevant for Topic V. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment and Grid Implications?
5. Can funding for graduate student researchers be included on Translational Projects?
6. For proposals on topics not covered by the research priorities listed in the RFP, are there additional forms or information that needs to be included in the proposal to demonstrate strong evidence of public agency and/or community-based organization support?
7. To what extent will proposals that build off of research funded in previous RFP cycles be considered in the current FY 2024-25 RFP cycle?
8. Is a Staffing and Collaboration Plan required? The Staffing and Collaboration Plan is mentioned in the RFP (section 4.2) but does not appear in the proposal template.