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Forensic sciences

NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes

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NIJ is seeking proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will:Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or;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...

NIJ FY 15 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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NIJ is seeking proposals for innovative doctoral dissertation research in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics that is relevant to providing solutions to better ensure public safety, prevent and control crime, and ensure the fair and impartial administration of criminal justice in the United States. The NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics provides awards to accredited academic institutions to support such graduate...

NIJ FY 15 Collecting Digital Evidence from Large-Scale Computer Systems and Networks

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​NIJ seeks proposals for funding to conduct research and technology development leading to the introduction into practice of new and innovative means to speed the processing of large-scale computer systems and computer networks for digital evidence in a forensically sound manner that preserves the probative value of the evidence that the computer system or network may contain. Note:See frequently asked questions related to this solicitation.