NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2025-172536
- Agency
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National Institute of Justice
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $930,640
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Jillian Conte jillian.conte@usdoj.gov (202) 451-7164
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), under the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, seeks research and evaluation proposals designed to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic laboratories. Applicants must develop practical knowledge and tools that address research priorities and technology challenges identified in NIJ's Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and the Forensic Science R&D Technology Working Group. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical quality, merit of the problems addressed, and alignment with current forensic science priorities through a competitive peer review process conducted by outside experts in the field. The application deadline is February 18, 2026, with a concept paper review period of approximately 60 days and a full proposal review period of approximately 180 days.
Award funding under the National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants program (CFDA 16.560) typically ranges from approximately $25,000 to $6.9 million, with project periods generally spanning one to five years. Research and evaluation activities will be performed at recipient facilities and research sites, with potential collaboration opportunities with local jurisdictions across the criminal justice community. Successful applicants will be notified through the JustGrants System and must accept awards electronically through their organization's authorized official.
Synopsis
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.
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