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Airport Cooperative Research Programs (ACRP) Problem Statement Submission
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ACRP Problem Statement Submission

Airport practitioners are encouraged to submit problem statements (research ideas) focused on industry-specific challenges. ACRP depends on airport practitioners to identify needed research that delivers implementable solutions. ACRP offers several means for conducting research. Select the category below that most closely matches your research idea.

ACRP Research Projects

Traditional research focused on developing guides, tools, & databases.

Timeline: 1.5-2 years
Funding: $300,000 - $600,000
FY26 Deadline: April 7, 2025

Submit a Research Problem Statement

Synthesis Topics

Synthesizing the state of a current practice into a state-of-practice report.

Timeline: 1 years
Funding: $75,000
FY26 Deadline: September 8, 2025

Submit a Synthesis Topic

Quick Response Projects

Provides urgent, focused research leading to findings and guidelines.

Timeline: 1 year
Funding: $125,000
Submissions are considered quarterly

Submit a Quick Response Idea

First Look Projects

Describe emerging and urgent issues and futures research needs.

Timeline: 6 months
Funding: $50,000
Submissions are considered quarterly

Submit a First Look Idea

ACRP Insight Events

Workshops/gatherings bringing together airport industry leaders to discuss emerging topics and identify needed research.

Timeline: 1 year
Funding: $180,000
FY26 Dealine: April 5, 2025

Submit an Insight Event Idea

Legal Topics

Research on legal and regulatory issues facing the airport industry. Results are added to ACRP's Legal Research Digest series.

Timeline: 1-1.5 years
Funding: $75,000 - $115,000
FY26 Deadline: August 25, 2025

Submit a Legal Topics

Download the Problem Statement FAQs

For more information about the Problem Statement submission process, read our how-to PDF or watch two short tutorial videos.

What Makes a Good ACRP Problem Statement

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How to Prepare and Submit a Research Problem Statement

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