NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

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Opportunity number
O-NIJ-2025-172329
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $1,500,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Eligible applicants
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • County Governments
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
  • For Profit Organizations
  • Special District Governments
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Small Businesses
  • State Governments
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • Other
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • City/Township Governments
Points of contact
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Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking proposals for research and evaluation studies to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. This funding opportunity, part of the NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants program, aims to develop new knowledge and tools to address challenges in the criminal justice system. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, governments, and private organizations. Proposals will be evaluated on their potential to improve forensic science practices and further the Department of Justice's mission. The application deadline is April 1, 2025.

The funding amounts and project durations can vary significantly, with recent awards ranging from $25,000 to $6.9 million and supporting projects lasting 1-5 years. The research is expected to take place at the applicant's institution or organization, which may include universities, non-profit research centers, state/local government agencies, and private companies.

Synopsis

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Update #2 · Latest ·

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, and prevent and reduce crime.

Update #1 ·

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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