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DfT areas of research interest

Department for Transport's (DfT's) research and evidence requirements.

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Detailed research and evidence need by DfT directorate

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Summary of the research and evidence that the Department for Transport (DfT) needs to complete with external researchers. Reviewed annually, the information is supplied to:

  • invite collaboration from interested parties
  • provide transparency and clarity on future practices

Organisations and individuals wishing to discuss opportunities regarding research interests can contact bridgetoresearch@dft.gov.uk.

This document should be read together with our Science plan in regards to research, science, engineering and innovation within DfT.

You can find previous versions of this report on the National Archives website.

Published 13 May 2019
Last updated 13 April 2023 + show all updates
  1. Areas of Research Interest 2023 published.

  2. Areas of Research Interest 2021 published.

  3. First published.