Forensic Research and Development Program
A National Snapshot of Publicly Funded Crime Laboratory Operations
FBI Laboratory Decision Analysis Studies in Pattern Evidence Examinations
Accounting for Covariates in Forensic Error Rate
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...
Evaluation of Target Enrichment for SNP Genotyping of Skeletal Remains
FIU - Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, Fiscal Year 2021
2023 National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium
NIJ FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
2021 National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium
National Institute of Justice Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report
NIJ Awards Over $11 Million to Support Forensic Science Research and Development in 2022
On September 30, 2022, NIJ announced $11.6 million in funding to support 23 projects under the “NIJ FY22 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes” solicitation. Through its research and development grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the...
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, Fiscal Year 2021
FIU - Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
The Evidence We Leave Behind (Part One)
Just Science Podcast: Just Digital Forensics Program Development and Outlook
Conference Proceedings: 2022 National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium
Strengthening the Medical Examiner–Coroner System Through NIJ-funded Programs: 2018 Medicolegal Death Investigation Stakeholders’ Meeting
2016 National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium
NIJ Announces $4.5M in New Funding for the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
In January 2022, NIJ, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, announced $4.5 million for two new awards under its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) program. The FTCOE program serves as the bridge between NIJ’s investments in research and development and forensic science laboratories, particularly at the state and local levels, by helping to transition products from those investments into operational use. In...
NIST Footwear Impression Comparison System
NIJ Funds Almost $17M in Forensic Science Research and Development
NIJ announced almost $17 million in funding to support 36 forensic science research and development projects in fiscal year 2020 under its Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes (Forensic Science R&D) program. Through its R&D grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the administration of justice.
“Since the 2009 NAS report...