TTI Research Affiliate program
Advancing transportation research through collaboration
Advancing transportation research through collaboration
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) invites researchers across the Texas A&M University System to join its Research Affiliate (RA) Program. The program expands multidisciplinary collaboration and supports innovative, real-world transportation research across Texas and beyond.
RAs collaborate with TTI researchers and staff on sponsored projects, proposal development and applied research that addresses complex transportation challenges.
Through the RA Program, researchers gain access to TTI’s professional expertise, research infrastructure, and institutional resources that support the full research lifecycle and help translate research into practical transportation solutions.
The Research Affiliate Program connects A&M System researchers with TTI resources and collaborative research opportunities.
Why become a research affiliate and Who Can Participate?
As an RA, participants gain access to TTI’s people, resources and statewide research network while contributing to nationally recognized transportation research. The program is open to individuals engaged in transportation-related research, including:
- Faculty across all A&M System campuses, including tenure, professional, instructional and research tracks
- Research scientists, postdoctoral researchers and technical professionals
- Operations and administrative staff supporting transportation research
Program Benefits
Opportunities
Opportunities to collaborate on TTI-led research projects and proposal teams. RAs collaborate with TTI by proposing and performing transportation-related research through TTI; participating in TTI-sponsored projects and initiatives; and meeting established standards for research quality, schedules and sponsor expectations.
Facilities
Access to world-class research facilities, including laboratories, equipment, proving grounds and testing environments at the Texas A&M-RELLIS Campus and the Center for Infrastructure Renewal. Learn more about TTI’s facilities.
Support
Support from TTI’s research development, communications, technical and administrative teams during proposal development and project activities. RAs may request consideration for capital equipment funding, subject to availability of resources.
Leadership Experience
Eligibility to serve in designated TTI leadership roles, such as program manager or division head, when appropriate.
Credentials
Use of TTI business titles aligned with academic rank for proposal and project activities.
TTI Network
Connections to federal, state and industry funding opportunities.
How To Apply and Program Expectations
Eligible individuals interested in the TTI RA program must initiate their application through the appropriate program manager, division head or research group lead.
As an RA, you are expected to maintain the quality standards of TTI and the A&M System by:
- Submitting proposals for transportation-related research through TTI
- Collaborating in one or more TTI-sponsored projects
- Complying with TTI polices, procedures, rules and business practices
- Conducting research using proper methodologies and procedures
- Completing projects on schedule and within budget