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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings: 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Last Updated: January 10, 2025
Funding opportunity
Summary
This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that has the potential to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories across the community of practice. This program furthers DOJ’s mission by supporting the development of new knowledge and tools to address the challenges of crime and justice in the United States. NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and Forensic Science R&D Technology Working Group (TWG) identify current research priorities and technology challenges encountered...
in operational forensic science laboratories. Research-based knowledge and newly developed tools that work towards addressing these priorities and resolving these challenges facilitate the criminal justice community’s ability to enforce the law, promote public safety, prevent and reduce crime, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Other
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
State governments
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Other Native American tribal organizations
City or township governments
Public and state institutions of higher education
County governments
Additional information
Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), and Other units of local government.
Grantor contact information
Description
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