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DuBois Fellowship

W.E.B. DuBois Program of Research on Race and Crime

Closing Date

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks applications for the W.E.B. Du Bois Program of Research on Race and Crime. The program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. This year, NIJ seeks applicants for two funding categories: 1) W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars- those who are advanced in their careers and seek to conduct research that advances the...

NIJ FY 15 W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime

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NIJ is seeking applications for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime FY 2015. The Fellowship program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of criminal justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.​

NIJ FY 14 W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture and Crime

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NIJ is seeking proposals for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime FY 2014. The Fellowship program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.

NIJ FY 13 W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship on Race, Gender, Culture and Crime FY 2013

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NIJ seeks proposals for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime FY 2013. The Fellowship Program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.​

NIJ FY 12 W.E.B. Dubois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture and Crime

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NIJ seeks proposals for funding under the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime FY 2012. The Du Bois Fellowship Program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.

W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System

Accepting Applications!

We have posted the solicitation "NIJ FY24 W.E.B. Du Bois Program of Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System." Due dates:

  • Grants.gov Deadline May 16, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern
  • Application JustGrants Deadline May 30, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

The W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System supports quantitative...

NIJ FY 11 W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship Program

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With this solicitation, NIJ seeks applications for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program FY 2011. The W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and administration of justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.

NIJ FY 10 ORE Social Science Research in Forensic Science

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Forensic science, particularly in the area of DNA, has experienced numerous advances over the past decade. Improvements in science and technology have increased capabilities to use DNA in terms of the amount of evidence needed to obtain DNA, the speed of DNA processing, and the range of crimes DNA can help solve. NIJ seeks to fund research that examines the impact of these forensic advances...

NIJ FY 10 ORE W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship Program

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The W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program provides talented researchers with an opportunity, early in their career, to elevate independently generated research and ideas to the level of national discussion. Researchers from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of this Fellowship, NIJ strongly encourages applicants with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Any research funded under this solicitation should have direct implications...

NIJ FY 09 ORE W.E.B. DuBois

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The W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.