Beat the holiday rush! Apply now to become an NIJ Research Assistant.

The NIJ Research Assistantship Program (RAP) offers doctoral students the opportunity to bring their expertise to NIJ, and apply their studies to challenges of crime and justice. Accepted candidates will work across a myriad of NIJ projects and research portfolios to obtain practical and applied research experience.  

Previous NIJ research assistants have gone on to accept positions as full-time faculty at universities, associates and directors of research centers, and analysts and agents at local and federal law enforcement agencies. 

We welcome students across all academic disciplines and backgrounds to apply! 

Interested candidates have until January 9, 2023 to work with their schools to submit applications.  

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