Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
Section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub.
L.
No.
107-355) mandates that DOT and other designated federal agencies must “carry out a program of research, development, demonstration and standardization to ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities.” Specifically, PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety R&D Program’s mission is to sponsor R&D projects focused on providing near-term solutions that will improve the safety, reduce the environmental impact, and enhance the reliability of the Nation’s pipeline transportation system.
The goals and objectives of the CAAP initiative, as discussed below, directly support both this mission and the congressional mandate.The CAAP initiative is intended to spur innovation by enabling academic research focused on high technical risk and high payoff solutions for many pipeline safety challenges.
It will potentially deliver solutions that can be handed off to PHMSA’s core research program for demonstration and deployment.
The goal is to validate proof of concept for a thesis or theory along a logical path towards commercialization.The pipeline industry and federal/state regulators are experiencing low numbers of entry-level applicants for engineering or technically focused positions.
Consequently, another goal of the CAAP initiative is to expose undergraduate and graduate research students to subject matter that is common to pipeline safety challenges, encourage them to participate in these subjects, and illustrate how their engineering or technical disciplines are highly needed in the pipeline field.
The ultimate benefit would be to cultivate new talent in all aspects of the pipeline industry.
L.
No.
107-355) mandates that DOT and other designated federal agencies must “carry out a program of research, development, demonstration and standardization to ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities.” Specifically, PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety R&D Program’s mission is to sponsor R&D projects focused on providing near-term solutions that will improve the safety, reduce the environmental impact, and enhance the reliability of the Nation’s pipeline transportation system.
The goals and objectives of the CAAP initiative, as discussed below, directly support both this mission and the congressional mandate.The CAAP initiative is intended to spur innovation by enabling academic research focused on high technical risk and high payoff solutions for many pipeline safety challenges.
It will potentially deliver solutions that can be handed off to PHMSA’s core research program for demonstration and deployment.
The goal is to validate proof of concept for a thesis or theory along a logical path towards commercialization.The pipeline industry and federal/state regulators are experiencing low numbers of entry-level applicants for engineering or technically focused positions.
Consequently, another goal of the CAAP initiative is to expose undergraduate and graduate research students to subject matter that is common to pipeline safety challenges, encourage them to participate in these subjects, and illustrate how their engineering or technical disciplines are highly needed in the pipeline field.
The ultimate benefit would be to cultivate new talent in all aspects of the pipeline industry.
Related Programs
Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
Department of Transportation
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Estimated Funding: $22,000,000
Office: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Estimated Funding: $22,000,000
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https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
Additional Information of Eligibility:
This Addendum is open to all eligible U. S. and non-U. S. nongovernmental organizations that fall within the authorized geographic code (937).
Organizations may include, but not limited to, foundations, academic organizations, for-profit private enterprises, and consortia.
Individuals as well as Public International Organizations (PIOs) are not eligible to participate in this Addendum.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
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Contact:
Agency Email Description:
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Date Posted:
2020-02-04
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-04-22
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