NIJ seeks applications for funding for rigorous applied social science research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. The field of forensic science is changing, particularly as technological advancements improve the criminal justice system’s ability to use forensic evidence more effectively and efficiently. Research is needed to better understand the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system.
NIJ requests applications in two categories:
1. Social Science Research and Evaluation on the Forensic Science System
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Forensic science impact on the criminal justice system
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Evaluations of the implementation of new and innovative policies and practices
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Forensic science workforce.
2. Evaluability Assessment of Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) Resources
NIJ will host an informational webinar about this funding opportunity on February 5, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET. Register for the webinar.
Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline:
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Submit SF-424 in Grants.gov. Step 1, Grants.gov Application Deadline: March 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants. Step 2, JustGrants Application Deadline: April 7, 2025 at 8:59 p.m. ET
This funding opportunity is competitive; therefore, NIJ staff cannot have individual conversations with the prospective applicants. Any questions concerning the Funding Opportunity should be submitted to the OJP Response Center: 1-800-851-3420; TTY at 301-240-6310 (for hearing impaired only); or email [email protected]. See also NIJ.ojp.gov's Funding Opportunity FAQ page.
The following application elements MUST be included in the application submission for an application to meet the basic minimum requirements to advance to peer review and receive consideration for funding: Proposal Narrative, Budget Detail Form (Web-based form), Curriculum Vitae/Resumes for all investigators regardless of status (i.e., PI, subaward PI, Co-PI, subaward Co-PI, co-investigator Co-I, subaward Co-I, I, and subaward-I) and project directors. Make sure to also go over the application checklist provided in the notice of funding opportunity before submitting.
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