Peer reviews
Ancestry/Phenotype SNP Analysis & Integration with Established Forensic Markers
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...
Statistical Evaluation of Torn and Cut Duct Tape Physical End Matching
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:
Building Knowledge About Crime and Justice: The 1997 Research Prospectus of the National Institute of Justice
Departing Thoughts From an NIJ Director
Geometric Morphometric Tools for the Classification of Human Skulls
FY09 Forensic Technologies Center of Excellence
New York Statewide Integrated DNA Program, National Institute of Justice DNA Laboratory Improvement Program, Final Report
NIJ/FSF Forensic Science Student Research Program
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.
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...