NIJ is seeking proposals for research and development projects that will: (1) increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform 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 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. Notes: See FAQs related to this solicitation.Additional information on the "strategic priorities" referenced on page 23: 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. Theoperational requirements discussed at the FY2014 Forensic Science TWG meeting 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: 47
Total Amount Awarded: $20,039,994
How it got there: associating individual DNA profiles with specific body fluids in mixtures using targeted digital gene expression and RNA-SNP identification
Identifying Individuals through Proteomic Analysis: A New Forensic Tool to Rapidly and Efficiently Identify Large Numbers of Fragmentary Human Remains
Improving the prediction of human quantitative pigmentation traits such as eye, hair and skin color using a worldwide representation panel of US and European individuals
Isolation of Sperm DNA Through Protamine Capture
Isotopic Taphonomy of Human Remains
Measuring Rates of mtDNA Heteroplasmy and Assessing Transmission of Variants
Methods for obtaining STR???quality touch DNA from archived fingerprints
Next-generation Sequencing (NGS) Feasibility and Guidance Study for Forensic DNA.
Novel Collection Device for Enhanced DNA Recovery and Release from Biological Stain Samples
Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry for Rapid Drug and Drug Metabolite Screening Directly fromPostmortem Blood Samples
Population Genetic Issues for Forensic DNA Profiles
Post-Blast Investigative Tools for Structural Forensics by 3D Scene Reconstruction and Advanced Simulation
Postmortem Interval Determination: A Metabolomics / Lipidomics Approach
Raman spectroscopy for analyzing body fluid traces: Moving towards a practical forensic application
The Enhancement of the Native American CODIS STR Database for Use in Forensic Casework
The physical separation and single source DNA profiling of individual mixture components by RNA in situ hybridization-based cell type identification
The Utility of Ultra High Performance Supercritical Fluid Chromatography for the Analysis of Seized Drugs: Application to Synthetic Cannabinoids and Bath Salts
Three-Dimensional Craniofacial Variation of Modern Americans: A Visual Reference to Supplement Facial Approximation Methods
Transcriptome Sequencing of Forensically Relevant Biological Fluids and Tissues to Obtimize Degradation Analysis for Sample Age Estimation
Transfer of Bloodstains from Textile Surfaces: A Fundamental Analysis
Utilization of microbial structure and function in investigations of criminal justice
Validation Study of the Utility of Using Total Body Score and Accumulated Degree Days to Determine the Post-Mortem Interval of Human Remains from Three Human Decomposition Research Facilities
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