NEx Releases Requests for Proposals 2027 Project Funding

RFPs Released for 2027 Project Funding

NEx is excited to announce the availability of funding and sponsorship opportunities for 2027. We invite proposals for a range of projects. Please click the links below for more details on the issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• RD27.01 Shaking Table Evaluation of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Systems under Seismic Loading

• RD27.02 Structural Performance and Design of GFRP–Concrete Composite Beam Systems

• RD27.03 Evaluation of Time-Effect Factors and ASCE 74 Provisions for Molded and Pultruded FRP Structural Shapes

• RD27.04 Development of Installation and Evaluation Procedures for Nonmetallic Piles

• RD27.05 Development of Polymer-based Nonmetallic Retrofit Systems for Blast Protection of Existing Buildings

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

• SG27.01 Development of an ASTM Materials Specification including Full -Section Qualification Testing Procedure of FRP Sheet Piles

• SG27.02 Development of Strength and Stiffness Reduction Factors for FRP Structural Systems

• SG27.03 Development of Design Guidelines for Geofoam Applications in Infrastructure Projects

• SG27.04 Development of a Design Guideline for Concrete Using Saline Water

• SG27.05 Development of Design Guidelines for Nonmetallic Manholes and Manhole Covers

• SG27.06 Development of Design Guidance for GFRP-Reinforced Wind Turbine Raft FoundationsSTANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

• SG27.01 Development of an ASTM Materials Specification including Full -Section Qualification Testing Procedure of FRP Sheet Piles

• SG27.02 Development of Strength and Stiffness Reduction Factors for FRP Structural Systems

• SG27.03 Development of Design Guidelines for Geofoam Applications in Infrastructure Projects

• SG27.04 Development of a Design Guideline for Concrete Using Saline Water

• SG27.05 Development of Design Guidelines for Nonmetallic Manholes and Manhole Covers

• SG27.06 Development of Design Guidance for GFRP-Reinforced Wind Turbine Raft Foundations

Please submit proposals by October 10th, 2026. 

Please check Request for Proposals | NEx for all avaliable RFPs, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.