Research and development
NIJ's Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program for Civilians
New scholars selected!
Meet the 2024 class of scholars.
NIJ typically accepts applications for new scholars in the spring.
The Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Civilians program offers a unique opportunity to engage and partner with other NIJ LEADS Scholars, all of whom are mid-career police officers, fellow civilians, and academics dedicated to advancing the police profession through science.
The program has...
NIJ R&D Portfolio Management and Technology Transition Support: Report Summary
NIJ's Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Programs
New scholars selected!
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The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program strengthens the research capabilities of law enforcement professionals and agencies. Reflecting NIJ’s commitment to improving police policy and practice through scientific evidence, the LEADS Scholars Program develops and empowers the next generation of American law enforcement leaders to conduct...
Identifying Law Enforcement Needs for Conducting Criminal Investigations Involving Evidence on the Dark Web
Post-Award Requirements for Research, Development, and Evaluation Grants
This page is meant as a guide for applicants and award recipients to what is required of NIJ award recipients after an award is made. Award recipients should consult their specific award conditions for additional information. For questions about how these requirements pertain to your specific award, contact your NIJ grant manager.
Standard Forms
All award recipients must submit quarterly financial reports. See the DOJ...
NIJ LEADS Program Increases Research Capabilities of Law Enforcement Officers
Researcher-Survivor-Ally Evaluation of the Mayor's Task Force on Anti-Human Trafficking, Final Summary Report
Researcher-Survivor Formative Evaluation of San Francisco's Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces: Peer Involvement
Sex Trafficking of Minors: The Impact of Legislative Reform and Judicial Decision Making in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Communities
Embracing Next Generation Methods for Forensic DNA Sequence Analysis
Skin Microbe Colonies Used for Human Identification
National Institute of Justice: Strengthening Science and Advancing Justice
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Protecting Against Stress & Trauma: Research Lessons for Law Enforcement – Research & Practice
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