NIJ is seeking proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will:Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or;Result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of this 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. Note: Additional information on the "strategic priorities" referenced on page 31: NIJ’s Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) represents the forensic science practitioner community in identifying, discussing, and prioritizing operational needs and requirements of the field. The TWGs help NIJ ensure that current and future research and development investments meet practitioner needs. The operational requirements discussed at the FY2015 Forensic Science TWG meeting (pdf, 11 pages) have been posted to the NIJ website at the following link. Please note this is informational only and is intended to assist you in your proposal development.
Awards
Number of Awards: 61
Total Amount Awarded: $30,298,420
A Macromorphoscopic Databank: Establishing the Statistical Analysis of Macromorphoscopic Data in Forensic Anthropology
A Predictive Knowledgebase Linking Microbial Signatures to Human Lifestyle Characteristics
An automated dielectrophoretic-based single cell separation technique to improve laboratory efficiency, mixture deconvolution and combat sample inhibition
An Interactive Morphological Database for Estimating Sex in Modern Adults
Analytical Validation and Impact Assessment of On-Site Evidence Screening via Ambient Sampling, Portable Mass Spectrometry
Applied Research, Development, and Method Validation of Toolmark Imaging, Virtual Casing Comparison, and In-Lab Verification for Firearms Forensics
Assessing the Effects of DNA Damage on Next Generation mtDNA Sequencing
Assessing the Quality of 3-Dimensional Imaging on the BrassTrax HD3D System and Validating an In-Silico Solution to Confirm NIBIN Hits
Automated Derivatization and Identification of Controlled Substances via Total Vaporization Solid Phase Microextraction (TV-SPME) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Automation of Differential Extraction with Sperm Quantitation usingMicrofluidic-Integrated Shadow Imaging System for Forensic Applications
Biomechanical Investigation of the Effect of Bone Disorders on Pediatric Femur Fracture Potential
Building a Science of Adult Cranial Fracture
Characterization and comparison of tape evidence using elemental profiling methods and chemometric analyses
Cognitive Human Factors and Forensic Document Examiner Methods and Procedures
Combined Temperature and Humidity Control to Tune Latent Fingermark Development by Superglue Fuming
Construction of the Forensic Microbiome Database with Enhanced GeoSourcing
Design and Implementation of Forensic Facial Identification Experts Test
Developing Reliable Methods for Microbial Fingerprinting of Soil Evidence: Collection, Contamination, Storage, and Analysis
Development of a novel human materials hyperspectral remote sensing tool for forensic investigations and operations for U.S. law enforcement
Development of a Self-sustaining, Open Access Forensic STR Sequence Diversity Database
Development of Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometric and Multivariate Statistical Analysis Methods for Rapid High Throughput Analysis and Identification of Psychotropic Plant Species
Development of Modern Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals and Bath Salts
Development of Modern Subadult Standards: Improved Age and Sex Estimation in U.S.Forensic Practice
Development of PCR-Free DNA Typing Strategies via Real-Time High Throughput Sequencing
Development of SERS-active forensic evidence swabs for rapid, non-destructive confirmatory serological screening and STR typing of human bodily fluids
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