Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes

Post Date

January 12th 2011

Application Due Date

April 12th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

NIJ-2011-2806

CFDA Number(s)

16.560

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

100

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant 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).

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency 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.
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Agency point of contact e-mail address.

• Agency Email Address:

  forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov

• Location:

  National Institute of Justice

• More Information:

  Link to full solicitation announcement.