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Peer reviews

Presidential Plenary Address - Strengthening Science to Promote Justice and Public Safety

Thank you for that kind introduction, Lisa [Melissa Hickman Barlow]. I am pleased to be here, especially in New York City!

The first time in my professional career that I presented a paper at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences [ACJS] was in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 25, 1982. The title of the paper was "Applications of the Oral History Technique...

Standing Review Panels

The Standing Review Panels represent NIJ's continuing commitment to the scientific integrity at the heart of its mission. Any science agency awarding external research grants must rely on a well-founded peer review process. By adopting Standing Review Panels, NIJ is following a model for peer review that has been extensively tested and is now relied on by most federal science agencies, including the National Institutes...

Research Validity and Integrity

Scientific & Research Integrity Policy

The DOJ Scientific Integrity Policy underscores the validity and objectivity of NIJ’s scientific endeavors.

The Institute provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to enhance safety and promote justice. NIJ follows widely accepted scientific processes and procedures to help ensure the validity and integrity of our research. This page describes:

Grant Application Review Process

All applications received in response to NIJ notices of funding opportunity undergo a three-step review process for funding consideration: (1) basic minimum requirements review; (2) peer review; and (3) review by NIJ staff and director.

1. Basic Review, 2. Peer Review, 3. NIJ Review

Basic Minimum Requirements Review

Upon submission of an application to the JustGrants portal, NIJ screens applications to determine if they meet the basic minimum requirements (BMR) for review. Although...