The Department of Justice’s New Investigator/Early Career Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences supports non-tenured assistant professors conducting applied research on justice systems, violence, victimization, crime control, and prevention. Aimed at scholars awarded a terminal degree within the last four years, this grant offers the opportunity to lead research in criminal justice fields. Priority areas include policing, courts, corrections, and public health. Applications from diverse disciplines like criminology, law, and sociology are encouraged. The program aims to expand the pool of NIJ researchers by fostering new scholars’ independent research efforts. Closing date: May 02, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281942
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2016-9152 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New Investigator/Early Career Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| 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: | Mar 02, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses City or township governments State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | NIJâÂÂs New Investigator/Early Career Program provides support for non-tenured assistant professors to conduct applied research on topics relevant to ORE including justice systems, violence and victimization, and/or crime control and prevention. Applications must propose research led by a Principal Investigator (PI) who: was awarded a terminal degree no more than four (4) years ago; holds a non-tenured assistant professor position at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States; and has not previously served as PI on an NIJ research grant or fellowship . NIJ encourages applications from diverse social and behavior sciences including but not limited to criminal justice, criminology, economics, law, psychology, public health, and sociology.
As a priority set by the Director, this solicitation broadens the pool of NIJ researchers by encouraging new scholars to champion their own research. The objective of the New Investigator/Early Career Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences is to provide assistant professors an opportunity to conduct applied research in an area of criminal justice. Priority will be given to research including, but not limited to OREâÂÂs interests: justice systems (e.g., policing, courts, and corrections); violence and victimization; and crime control and prevention. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NCJRS Call Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 281942 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> nij-2016-9152.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NCJRS Call Center grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00221286 | Mar 02, 2016 | May 02, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281942 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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