DRISI Call for Submissions (FY 2025/2026)

About this program

The California Department of Transportation’s Division of Research, Innovation & System Information (DRISI) is soliciting research proposals under its FY 2025/2026 Call for Submissions to fund projects that address Caltrans research problems and advance transportation system innovation. Respondents are encouraged to partner with public agencies to strengthen research quality and improve communication of results. Eligible applicants are public research institutions—public colleges, universities, and government agencies; private universities or institutions may not submit directly, and public institutions proposing subcontracts with private entities may face conditions that affect eligibility. Applicants should follow the Spring 2026–2027 proposal guidelines and may contact Diane Huynh (diane.huynh@dot.ca.gov) for timeline and submission details.