The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is announcing a grant opportunity to fund fundamental scientific research aimed at bolstering forensic science disciplines for application within the criminal justice system. This grant specifically targets proposals exploring basic scientific principles across physical, life, and cognitive sciences. The overarching goal is to expand the foundational knowledge and understanding that underpins various forensic methodologies, thereby enhancing their reliability and effectiveness in legal contexts. Researchers are invited to submit innovative projects that contribute to the scientific bedrock upon which forensic evidence relies. This initiative seeks to bridge gaps in current scientific understanding, ultimately strengthening the use of forensic science for criminal justice purposes.
Opportunity ID: 213633
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2013-3362 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Research |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for funding basic scientific research in the physical, life, and cognitive sciences that is designed to increase the knowledge underlying forensic science disciplines intended for use in the criminal justice system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full solicitation document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with requirements email forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov
Email:forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with requirements email forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov Email: forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00158430 | Jan 03, 2013 | Apr 01, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
213633 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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