FY24 RRD Railroad Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Data Steward - Supplemental

Paragraph 1: This is a directed supplemental grant opportunity from the Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration to continue funding the University of Maryland College Park's "Railroad Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Data Steward" project. The key objective is to foster long-range enhancement of the Federal Railroad Administration's program of research in support of rail safety through cooperative research relationships with universities and industry organizations. The evaluation will focus on the applicant's ability to meet this objective. The proposal is due on August 16, 2024.

Paragraph 2: Recent federal grants under the Railroad Research and Development program have ranged from approximately $100,000 to over $11 million, with typical durations of 1-3 years. The place of performance is likely at the University of Maryland College Park, as this is a continuation of an existing project.