Description
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, Fiscal Year 2021
NIJ plans to seek proposals from qualified applicants to establish and operate a Forensic Technology Center of Excellence to support NIJ’s research, development, testing, and evaluation process and technology transition activities in all areas of forensic science.
Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes , Fiscal Year 2021
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for rigorous basic or applied research and development projects. An NIJ forensic science research and development grant supports a discrete, specified, circumscribed project that will 1) Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice; or 2)
Lead to the production of useful material(s), device(s), system(s), or method(s) that have the potential for forensic application.
Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories, Fiscal Year 2021
This solicitation seeks applications for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that has the potential to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. Proposals are expected to identify the forensic science discipline(s) intended to benefit from the project.
Research and Evaluation on a National Model for Technical Violations, Fiscal Year 2021
With this solicitation, NIJ requests proposals from accredited academic institutions design and test models to expedite judicial review for individuals awaiting revocation of their parole or probation for technical violations of their supervision, while linking them to evidence-based services that address the root causes of recidivism. Applications from other than accredited academic institutions will not be accepted.
Research to Reduce Trauma for Child Pornography Victims , Fiscal Year 2021
With this solicitation, NIJ requests proposals for rigorous scientific research to identify best practices to reduce the trauma of children affected by child pornography investigations.