NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings: 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Description
This funding opportunity seeks to support the Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program, an ongoing NIJ program designed to increase the in-house research capabilities of law enforcement agencies by directly building data and research skills of individuals employed by and engaged with these agencies.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Only the applicant (National Policing Institute (NPI)) that received an official invitation letter from NIJ is able and eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for eligibility requirements. The application will only be accepted from the invited applicant.
Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, please contact Joel Hunt, Senior Computer Scientist at Phone: (202) 598-0313 or Email: Joel.Hunt@usdoj.gov.
Joel.Hunt@usdoj.gov
Agency POC
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: September 24, 2026
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-NIJ-2025-172769
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Continuation
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 22, 2026
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