Problem Statements for FY 2028 NCHRP Program due November 2, 2026 – Submission Portal is Open

24 Aug 2026

The AASHTO Special Committee on Research and Innovation (R&I) is now soliciting candidate problem statements for the fiscal year 2028 National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP).

To begin the submittal process, please click here.

The instructions for preparing a problem statement and the problem statement template are available at the links below. Please refer to these as you prepare your problem statement.

• The problem statement template is here.
• The problem statement instructions are here.
• Submitters are strongly encouraged to consider the federal administration's priorities when submitting a problem statement.

Please note that to be considered for the FY 2028 program, problem statement submittals must arrive by 11:59:59 PM, Eastern Time, November 2, 2026—this is a firm deadline.

Special note to FHWA staff: you will be receiving a separate email from Jean Landolt with further instructions on problem statement submittal.

Please direct any questions you may have to myTRB@nas.edu .