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Awards: Listing of Funded Projects

Every year, NIJ awards grants and cooperative agreements for research, development, evaluation, testing and training and technical assistance projects across the spectrum of criminal justice.
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Awardee Name: University of Central Florida

Number of Awards: 87
Total Amount Awarded: $32,601,638

Funded Awards
FY Title Original Solicitation Recipient State Award Number Amount Status
2002 National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards University of Central Florida Office of Research FL 2002-IJ-CX-K001 $115,123 Closed
2003 Assessment and In Vitro Repair of Damaged DNA Templates National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards University of Central Florida Office of Research FL 2002-IJ-CX-K001 $169,924 Closed
2005 The Determination of the Physical Characteristics of an Individual from Biological Stains Forensic DNA Research & Development Full Application University of Central Florida Office of Research FL 2005-MU-BX-K075 $224,776 Closed
2016 Characterization and Quantification of Microbial Degradation of Sexual Lubricants NIJ FY 16 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2016-DN-BX-0005 $50,000 Closed
2018 Autosomal DNA-STR Profiling of Directly Captured Spermatozoa from Post-Coital (3-10 Days) Cervico-Vaginal Samples NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2018-NE-BX-0001 $600,704 Closed
2018 Classification Procedure for Lubricant Stains and Samples Collected from Sexual Assaults NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2018-MU-BX-0002 $354,195 Closed
2017 Identification and Detection of Cosmetics Transferred during Close Personal Attacks NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2017-R2-CX-0005 $50,000 Closed
2017 Characterization and Quantification of Microbial Degradation of Sexual Lubricants NIJ FY17 Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences Continuations UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2016-DN-BX-0005 $50,000 Closed
2018 Analysis and Characterization of Smokeless Powders and Smokeless Powder Residues NIJ FY18 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2018-R2-CX-0008 $150,000 Closed
2018 Identification and Detection of Cosmetics Transferred during Close Personal Attacks NIJ FY18 Continuations UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2017-R2-CX-0005 $50,000 Closed
2019 Forensic Application of Pollen DNA Barcoding Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, FY 2019 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2019-R2-CX-0039 $150,000 Closed
2020 Statistical Infrastructure for the Use of Error Rate Studies in the Interpretation of Forensic Evidence NIJ Non-solicited Applications, FY 2020 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2018-DU-BX-4228 $87,206 Closed
2018 Characterization and Quantification of Microbial Degradation of Sexual Lubricants NIJ FY18 Continuations UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2016-DN-BX-0005 $50,000 Closed
2019 Identification and Detection of Cosmetics Transferred during Close Personal Attacks GRF-STEM Continuations, FY 2019 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FL 2017-R2-CX-0005 $50,000 Closed
2007 NIJ Support of TWGFEX/SWGDE Projects & Activities (2007-2008) National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards University of Central Florida (UCF) FL 2008-IJ-CX-K401 $656,719 Closed
2009 Statistical Assessment of the Probability of Correct identification of Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris Analysis NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines University of Central Florida FL 2009-DN-BX-K227 $415,992 Closed
2009 Experimental Study of the Validity and Reliability of Digital Forensics Tools NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines University of Central Florida FL 2009-DN-BX-K237 $382,000 Closed
2012 Level of confidence in elemental analysis by LIBS NIJ FY 12 Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes University of Central Florida FL 2012-DN-BX-K027 $399,532 Closed
2006 Application of Fluorescence Line Narrowing Spectrosocopy to Forensic Fiber Examination NIJ FY06 Forensics Science Research Targeting Forensic Engineering, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Odontology, Trace Evidence, Controlled Substances, and Questioned Documents: Invited Full Applications University of Central Florida FL 2006-DN-BX-K036 $185,476 Closed
2013 Combined Genetic and Micro-chemical Analysis of Household Dust as a Definitive Trace Identifier of a Room and its Occupants NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes University of Central Florida FL 2013-DN-BX-K025 $188,198 Closed
2007 Developing Training Criteria for the Unidentified Deceased Reporting System (UDRS, http://udrs.orainc.com) NIJ FY 07 Training and Assistance for Criminal Justice Professionals in the Collection and Use of DNA Evidence University of Central Florida FL 2007-DN-BX-K209 $373,951 Closed
2007 DNA Profiling of the Semen Donor in Extended Interval Post-Coital Samples NIJ FY 07 Forensic DNA Research and Development: Invited Full Proposals University of Central Florida FL 2007-DN-BX-K148 $271,504 Closed
2006 Application of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to Forensic Science: Analysis of Paint Samples NIJ FY06 Forensics Science Research Targeting Forensic Engineering, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Odontology, Trace Evidence, Controlled Substances, and Questioned Documents: Invited Full Applications University of Central Florida FL 2006-DN-BX-K251 $167,227 Closed
2008 Designing, Developing, and Delivering an Online/Classroom CBRNE Course NIJ FY 08 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program University of Central Florida FL 2008-DN-BX-K199 $452,468 Closed
2013 Smokeless Powder Reference Collection and SWGFEX Smokeless Powders Database Expansion NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes University of Central Florida FL 2013-R2-CX-K008 $224,841 Closed