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:
- Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice; or
- Lead to the production of useful material(s), device(s), system(s), or method(s) that have the potential for forensic application.
Awards
Number of Awards: 30
Total Amount Awarded: $14,350,702
Predictive tools and experiments for blood backspatter: incorporating tissue simulants and muzzle gas interactions
Reliability and Validity of Radiographic Comparisons for Positive Identification
Scalable Multiphone Targeted Data Extraction System
The problems with Cannabinoid Analogs (Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC and CBD) and their metabolites detectability in urine drug testing for potential cannabinoid abuse.
Transfer, Persistence and DNA Source Attribution of Trace Biological Material in Digital Penetration Assault Cases
The “Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards” listed on page 10 has been changed from $500,000 to $9,400,000.