Dwight D. Eisenhower MIHE
Transportation Fellowship
Program
Student Application Packet
3/4/2014
DISCLAIMER: This document contains materials in support of Northern Arizona University’s Dwight D.
Eisenhower Fellowship Program, made possible through a partnership with the U.S. Federal Highway
Administration, Universities & Grants Programs Division. The contents of this application packet are for
informational purposes only and do not constitute an obligation by Northern Arizona University or the U.S.
Federal Highway Administration to award funding.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Program Overview
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) provides funding for Native American
students in the pursuit of Bachelor’s (junior and senior), Master’s Degrees or Doctorates in transportation
related fields at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The program objectives are to attract the nation's brightest
minds to the field of transportation; to enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging
them to seek advanced degrees; and to retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States. The
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program encompasses all modes of transportation.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The purpose of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program is to stimulate interest among
Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) students in conducting transportation-related research, pursue
transportation-related degrees, to enter the transportation workforce.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for MIHE fellowships must:
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Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. Institution if applying for a graduate award;
Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. Institution of higher education
Be pursuing a degree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline
Have at least one full academic year remaining in program of study;
Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-related disciplines; and
Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher level education.
A list of transportation-related disciplines can be found in appendix B or on the U&GP website
(http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tpp/ddetfp.htm#FellowshipsDiscip). Foreign students who are not U.S. citizens must
provide a certified copy of their student I-20 ID from the University or I-551 Permanent Resident Card that is
issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS).1 Applications without this information will not be
considered complete.
Fellowships are intended for:
 Undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) pursuing transportation-related undergraduate degrees at
an MIHE who plan to enter the transportation profession upon completing their higher education.
 Graduate students (Masters or Doctorate) pursuing transportation-related graduate degrees at an MIHE
who plan to enter a transportation profession upon completing their higher education.
TENURE OF FELLOWSHIP
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The duration of the fellowship will be 9 to 12 months for each academic year.
Fellowship recipients are eligible for funding only during the months of full-time enrollment in
A Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), commonly known as a Green Card, is evidence of your status as a lawful
permanent resident with a right to live and work permanently in the United States. It also is evidence of your registration in
accordance with United States immigration laws. Once students are accepted by the school, the University / College provides
students a form known as a Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS I-20).
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undergraduate or graduate degree programs, or during on-site research projects or internships with
approved transportation agencies.
Recipients are only allowed to receive the MIHE fellowship for a maximum of two consecutive years.
During the tenure of the award, the recipient must maintain satisfactory academic performance as
established by Northern Arizona University’s Student Handbook.
TUITION CAP
Annually a maximum of $10,000 in tuition and mandatory fees will be covered. All recipients may not receive a
full award (i.e. tuition, stipend, and travel to Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting). Recipient
award will be based on the rankings from the local Selection Panel. Recipients will receive a minimum of $1,500,
for attendance at the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting.
The stipends for the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships are as follows:
Monthly
Undergraduate Level
Masters Level
Doctorate Level
Up to $1,450
Up to $1,700
Up to $2,000
Attendance at the TRB Annual Meeting is mandatory for all fellowship recipients. The TRB meeting is held in
January 2015 in Washington DC. All recipients are required to submit a 300 word presentation abstract
pertaining to their research for this conference. Those selected will be required to present at the conference.
Additional information will be provided to students selected for the program for planning purposes.
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Please note stipends are taxable income and must be reported to the IRS.
Recipient awards are based on the ranking given, and the availability of funding.
All program-related expenses must be supported by receipts and invoices.
Any unused funds must be returned to FHWA.
SELECTION PROCESS & TIMELINE
All NAU student fellowship applications will be evaluated by an Evaluation Panel, consisting of local, state, and
private transportation professionals. Following the completion of their review, recommendations for fellowship
awards are sent to the Federal Highway Administration for review. The final decision on fellowship recipients is
the sole responsibility of the Federal Highway Administration and is subject to funding availability.
March 7, 2014
Friday, March 13 4, 2014
March 7, 2014- April 4, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
Program Announced and Application available online for download
Faculty and Student information session will be held in RM 220, located
in Engineering Building (#69) from 11am-12pm.
Complete of application packet, including Part 1 Application form,
Part 2 Program of Study essay, and supplemental materials (official
college transcripts, four letters of recommendation, eligibility
documents (non-US citizens only) and professional resume (max 2pages). Please note that all student applicants are strongly encouraged
to discuss their Program of Study with their faculty advisor and/or the
Campus Manager (Dr. Jun Ho). At minimum, applicants must obtain
their faculty advisor’s signature on the application form, prior to
submission.
Student Fellowship Applications Due by 4:00 p.m.
Submit applications to Dr. Jun Ho’s door box, RM 322D (Engineering
Building - 3rd floor) (Building #69). Please put all application materials in
a storage envelope.
April 4 – April 14, 2014
Student applications reviewed by Evaluation Panel
April 16, 2014
Fellowship recommendations sent to Federal Highway Administration
Program Manager for review and final decision.
Federal Highway Administration, U&GP Program Manager makes final
selection. NAU notifies all applicants of decision as soon as the final
notifications are received.
Fellowship recipients begin program
Note: fellowship recipients are encouraged to prepare their study early
in the summer of 2014 in order to submit an abstract in a timely
manner to Federal Highway Administration before September 16, 2014.
April 18 – May 30, 2014
August 1, 2014
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION EVALUATION
MIHE Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Evidence of merit will include:
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Class standing, GPA, and official university transcripts;
Potential for Outstanding Career in Transportation (Transportation work experience, if applicable);
Proposed plan of study;
Letters of recommendation regarding the applicant's qualifications;
Overall quality of Application
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD ANNUAL MEETING (TRB)
Recipients will be provided a one-time expenditure (up to $1,500) for travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the
TRB Annual meeting held January 11-15, 2015.
The recipients are responsible for logging on to www.trb.org and registering themselves and for arranging travel
and hotel accommodations through the university to obtain the most cost-efficient rates. Discounted
registration is provided for all Eisenhower recipients. Since funding is provided, attendance at TRB is mandatory.
In addition to attendance at TRB, it is also required that students attend ALL Eisenhower Events. All Students
should plan to arrive by Sunday, and leave after the Networking Reception on Tuesday. If students have other
commitments (i.e., presentations or poster sessions) during TRB they must notify the U&GP Program Manager in
advance and get approval. Campus Managers are responsible for students securing per diem for their trip by
December, 2014.
Recipients are also required, regardless of funding level, to submit an abstract of their research (or proposed
research) for review and consideration for presentation at TRB. The abstract will contain 300 words maximum.
Selected recipients will be required to deliver a 10 – 15 minute presentation describing their research project at
the meeting.
The following contact information shall be provided with each abstract:
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Name of Recipient;
Name of Eisenhower Campus Manager;
Name of Faculty Advisor;
University / College;
Research Title;
Major of Recipient; and
Name as it is to appear on the TRB Badge.
The abstract should be submitted electronically through the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Campus
Manager no later than September 16th to gerald.hill@dot.gov.
Note: All student travel arrangement (registration, lodging, per diem and airfare) should be completed by
December, 2014.
INTERNSHIPS
Recipients may study or participate in research at transportation organizations during their tenure if, in the
judgment of the faculty advisor and the Eisenhower Campus Program Manager, such study will enhance their
knowledge in transportation. The Program Manager, U&GP must approve all internships. The stipend rate will
remain the same.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
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Undergraduate and graduate recipients shall prepare a thesis/dissertation, or research paper on a topic
directly related to a relevant transportation problem or issue. The Faculty Advisor MUST approve topics.
Recipients are required to attend TRB held in January in Washington, D.C. and be prepared to present
on their research project.
The results of all research will be the property of FHWA and a copy must be made available to FHWA on
an unlimited, royalty-free basis.
Upon completion of the fellowship, a copy of each student’s thesis/dissertation, or research paper
and any other related research must be submitted to the Program Manager, U&GP, along with the
university’s year and DDETFP report. In addition, fellowship recipients also should notify the Campus
Manager, Dr. Jun Ho, with the completion of their research project and a copy of their
thesis/dissertation or report should be sent to Dr. Jun Ho to keep a record.
DEADLINE FOR STUDENT APPLICATIONS
Applications to the Fellowship Program must be submitted no later than April 4, 2014 by 4:00 p.m. for
consideration. Late responses will not be considered. Electronic or fax submissions will not be accepted. Please
put all application materials in a storage envelope. Completed applications must be submitted in hard copy
format and delivered to Dr. Jun Ho’s door box, RM 322D, (located on the 3rd floor of the Engineering Building)
(Building #69).
NAU STUDENT & FACULTY INFORMATION SESSIONS
Information sessions for students interested in learning more about this program will be held on the following
date and time:
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Friday, March 13 from 11am-12pm in RM 220 (located in Engineering Building #69)
For more information about the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program, please contact the Campus
Manager, Dr. Jun Ho, at chun-hsing.ho@nau.edu or 928-523-5307.
Appendix A
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
STUDENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Download and review all program information and application materials
Review eligibility requirements for program
Non-U.S. Citizens Only: Must include a copy of your I-20 ID or I-551 issued by the U.S.
Immigration & Naturalization Service with your application.
Completed Part 1 of Application Form and obtained NAU faculty advisor signature
Completed Part 2 of Application Form providing details on proposed Program of
Study.
Obtained minimum four letters of recommendation supporting your qualifications
for the program.
Professional resume (maximum 2-pages)
Ordered official NAU Transcripts (applicants are responsible for tracking your
transcript order).
Submit complete application package to Dr. Jun Ho’s door box, RM 322D, located in
the Engineering Building (#69) by 4:00 p.m. March 27, 2014.
Appendix B
Appendix A: Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship
Transportation-Related Disciplines *
Arts and Sciences
Architecture
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Environmental
Science Information
Systems Logistics
Mathematics
Public Administration
Physics
Aviation
Aeronautical Studies
Airway Science
Aviation Flight Management Science
Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Management
Finance
Economics
Management
Marketing
Education and Human Development
Education
Human Factors
Human Resources
Psychology
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Engineering (General)
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Law
Law
Public Policy and Planning
Public Policy & Analysis
Political Science/Government
Urban and Regional Planning
Urban Studies
Transportation
Pavement and Materials
Transportation (General)
Transportation (Infrastructure)
Transportation (Traffic Operations)
Transportation Logistics
Transportation Planning & Management
Transportation Policy
Transportation Studies
*Other transportation-related disciplines may be approved by the Program Manager, U&GP on a
case-by-case basis.
2014 EISENHOWER MIHE TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (Part 1)
BURDEN STATEMENT
This collection of information is voluntary and will be used to determine the applicant’s qualifications for the DDETFP. Public reporting burden is estimated to average
three hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing the application. All information collected is confidential and will be used by
program staff for program administration purposes only. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2125-0617. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Application MUST be typed. Printed / Handwritten applications will not be considered
Name
* Signature of Applicant (Required)
Current Address
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
Permanent Address
Telephone No.:
Check one box and circle year to indicate your status as of 9/1/2014:
 Undergraduate
(Junior)
 Undergraduate
(Senior)
 Master’s Student
 Doctoral Student
1st yr 2nd yr
1st yr 2nd yr 3rd yr
U.S. Citizen  Yes  No
If no, please attach a CERTIFIED copy of Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS I-20) or Permanent Resident Card (Form
I-551) issued by the C.I.S..
Gender:
Experience in Other Transportation Educations Programs
 Male  Female
 ENO Fellow Yr ______  NSTI Yr______
 UTC Award Yr _______  STIPDG Yr _____
University
RACE (optional)
 American Indian
 Alaskan Native
 Asian
 African/African American
 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
 White
 Other
ETHNICITY (optional)
 Hispanic or Latino
 DDETFP Yr _______
 Not Hispanic or Latino
 Hispanic or Latino in Puerto Rico
 Not Hispanic or Latino in Puerto Rico
Applicant’s Major (i.e. Civil Engineering, Urban Planning)
Academic Department
Applicant’s Field of Study (i.e. Traffic Studies, Physical Planning)
Faculty Advisor
Campus Program Manager
Name:
Name:
Title:
Title:
Address:
Address:
Telephone No.:
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
E-mail Address:
*Signature of Campus Program Manager (Required)
*Signature of Faculty Advisor (Required)
Date
*Electronic Signatures are NOT acceptable. Print and sign document. Unsigned documents will NOT be
considered.
Date
DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2014 EISENHOWER MIHE TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (Part 2)
Must be typed
Proposed Plan of Study
Please provide a summary of how your plan of study will impact and enhance the field of transportation and
what role transportation takes in your professional goals. Incorporate educational, personal and work
experiences, accomplishments, volunteer activities and/or events that support your plan of study. (max 750
words)