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Research Center
Research projects funded through the FDOT Research Center address needs identified by FDOT's functional areas. Information about the process and procedures for contracting with the Research Center is provided in the FDOT Research Program Manual.
Requests for Research Proposals (RFRP) - Universities Only
No projects are currently being advertised.
Requests for Research Proposals (RFRP) - Florida Universities Only
No projects are currently being advertised.
RFRP Forms
- RFRP Budget Sheet Template (Excel - 25 KB)
- Project Schedule Instructions (Excel - 50 KB)
- Schedule Template (Excel - 42 KB)
- Policy for Out-of-State Travel for Research Proposals (PDF - 19 KB)
NOTE: Proposals prepared in response to RFRPs must be prepared according to the instructions provided in the advertisement. Proposals that do not conform to these instructions or are not received by 2:00 PM on the closing date indicated in the RFRP will not be considered. Budget sheet and schedule templates for RFRPs are available above.
Bidders are responsible for checking this web page for information and updates.
University researchers who wish to be notified when RFRPs are posted may send an e-mail to Patti Brannon, Research Development Coordinator. Please type "RFRP" in the subject line and include your name and the name of your university in the body of the e-mail .
Universities submitting proposals must have an executed University Master Agreement, Form #375-040-64 (version 04/08 or later) on file with the Department.
