The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering this grant to fund social science research focused on forensic science. This grant is for the purpose of exploring the profound impact of recent forensic advancements, particularly in DNA analysis, on the criminal justice system. NIJ seeks proposals that will examine how these technological improvements have influenced judicial processes and public safety. Researchers are encouraged to investigate necessary policy changes and adaptations within the legal framework to effectively integrate and leverage the increased reliance on forensic evidence. The aim is to understand and optimize the interplay between cutting-edge forensic science and the evolving needs of the criminal justice system.
Opportunity ID: 220693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2013-3464 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 13 Social Science Research on Forensic Science |
| 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 and Evaluation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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: | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 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: | NIJ is seeking applications for funding social science research on forensic science. Some of the forensic disciplines, particularly in the area of DNA, have experienced numerous advances over the last decade. NIJ is interested in stimulating research to examine the impact of these forensic advances on the criminal justice system and changes in policies to adapt to the greater use of forensic evidence. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full solicitation. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. For general assistance with other requirements of this solicitation, contact Dr. Katharine Browning, Senior Social Science Analyst, by telephone at 202-616-4786, or by e-mail at Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov. For assistance with the section requesting “Further Research on the Rate of Wrongful Conviction,” contact Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, by telephone at 202-514-4138, or by e-mail at Eric.D.Martin@ojp.usdoj.gov. Email:Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov and Eric.D.Martin@ojp.usdoj.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 220693 Full Announcement-1 -> nij fy13 social science research on forensic science508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. For general assistance with other requirements of this solicitation, contact Dr. Katharine Browning, Senior Social Science Analyst, by telephone at 202-616-4786, or by e-mail at Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov. For assistance with the section requesting “Further Research on the Rate of Wrongful Conviction,” contact Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, by telephone at 202-514-4138, or by e-mail at Eric.D.Martin@ojp.usdoj.gov. Email: Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov and Eric.D.Martin@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 | PKG00164690 | Feb 14, 2013 | May 15, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220693 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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