Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes

Post Date

January 31st 2012

Application Due Date

April 20th 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

NIJ-2012-3097

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 applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase knowledge or understanding necessary to guide forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of the Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. Authorizing Legislation: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202); Homeland Security Act (section 232); Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  For additional assistance with requirements, e-mail NIJ at forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov. Additional information can be found at www.nij.gov/nij/funding/welcome.htm, and frequently asked questions that may assist with applying are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/faqs.htm.
  For technical assistan

• 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.