Laboratory operations

NIJ seeks applications from States and units of local government for funding to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. Among other things, funds may be used to eliminate a backlog in the analysis of forensic evidence and to train and employ forensic laboratory personnel, as needed, to eliminate such a backlog. States may apply for both "base" (formula) and...

NIJ seeks applications from States and local governments for funding to increase the capacity of their existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to analyze DNA samples more efficiently and cost effectively. Eligible applicants may also request funds to handle, screen, and analyze backlogged forensic DNA casework samples. This program helps eligible States and local governments reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time, increase the throughput...

NIJ seeks applications from States and local governments for funding to identify and facilitate implementation of novel technologies resulting from ongoing research and development projects in the field of forensic DNA as well as in other fields such as molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology that may improve the capacity and/or efficiency of forensic DNA laboratories. Specifically, this program is designed to fund the incorporation of...

NIJ seeks applications from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing of forcible rape, murder, and non-negligent manslaughter cases in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to review such postconviction cases and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases.