The Western Transportation Institute was formed in 1994 as a partnership between Montana State University, Montana Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, and later by the Oregon Department of Transportation. With this designation comes the opportunity and responsibility to fulfill this mission by performing transportation research, educating students for careers in transportation, and providing a technology transfer role in transportation research. Transportation research in the institute involves a broad range of activities that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The institute conducts joint research with multiple federal and state agencies and promotes and partners with multiple universities across the country. Admission Contact the Western Transportation Institute for information about graduate student programs.
Opportunities are available from several academic departments.
There are several forms of financial assistance available within the institute. Through the University Transportation Grant, fellowships are granted to undergraduate, graduate, and professionals returning to school for an advanced degree. The fellowships are granted to students with interest in careers within the transportation industry. Multiple opportunities are available through research contracts for student employment. For information on financial assistance, contact the WTI office.