Forensic laboratories
Improving Consistency in Forensic Reporting Through DEA’s GUARDS Comprehensive Methodology
Objective Image Analysis for the Interpretation of Colorimetric Tests for Drugs of Abuse
Quantitative Evaluation of Hemp-Derived Vape Products for Accurate Labeling, Identification of Unknowns, and Stability
A Comprehensive Evaluation and Error Rate Assessment of Field Colorimetric Testing for Seized Drugs
The Impact of Processing and Sampling Procedures on the Integrity of Forensically Relevant Biomolecules in Bones
On the reliability of the forensic examination of electrical tapes and the influence of alteration sources encountered in casework
Differentiation of Hemp and Marijuana Through Ion Complexation with Copper Phosphine Complexes
Best Practices for Forensic Laboratories Adopting Probabilistic Genotyping Systems
Development of double casts for the validation of three-dimensional imaging systems for firearm forensics
Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute
DNA mixture interpretation of SNP sequencing data for investigative genetic genealogy
The potential of hybridization capture to permit species identification in challenging leathers
NIJ FY24 Invited to Apply – Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks applications for funding basic or applied research and development in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group (TWG) identify current research priorities and technology challenges encountered in operational forensic science laboratories. Research-based knowledge and newly developed tools that work towards addressing these priorities and resolving these...
Quantitative Analysis Method for Tetrahydrocannabinol Isomers in Biological Matrices
A National Snapshot of Publicly Funded Crime Laboratory Operations
FBI subaward to SDSU project 15PNIJ-23-GG-04232-MUMU "Statistical Foundations of Score-Based Methods in Forensic Identification of Source Problems"
The Increased Value of Forensic Science to Lead Gun Crime Investigations Part II
The Increased Value of Forensic Science to Lead Gun Crime Investigations Part I
NIJ Awards $16M to Support Forensic Science Research
On September 26, 2023, NIJ announced $16 million in new funding to support 33 projects under the FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes solicitation. Through this program, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the administration of justice.
Funding Highlights for Fiscal Year 2023
Since 2009, NIJ has invested nearly $300 million...
NIJ Announces $1.9M to Fund Research in Public Forensic Laboratories in 2023
On September 26, 2023, NIJ announced $1.9 million in funding to support five new projects under its Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories (Public Labs R&E) program. Through its forensic science research funding, NIJ continues to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence across the community of practice through identification of the most efficient...