This grant, offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), seeks proposals for fundamental scientific research aimed at bolstering forensic science disciplines for use within the criminal justice system. It focuses on increasing the foundational knowledge across various scientific fields, including physical, life, and cognitive sciences. The purpose is to support groundbreaking basic research that expands the understanding and capabilities of forensic science, ultimately contributing to more robust and reliable methods for criminal justice applications. This opportunity is designed to fund innovative studies that push the boundaries of current forensic knowledge, ensuring its continued advancement and utility in legal contexts.
Opportunity ID: 64153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2011-2806 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| 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 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2011 |
| 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.
Authorizing Legislation: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202); Homeland Security Act (section 232). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full solicitation announcement. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact NIJ by email to forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Email:forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 64153 Full Announcement-1 -> nij fy11 basic scientific research to support forensic science508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact NIJ by email to forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov. For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.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 | PKG00026850 | Jan 12, 2011 | Apr 12, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
64153 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
64153 Budget-1.1.pdf
64153 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
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