Research and development
NIJ FY 12 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons
NIJ seeks proposals for research and evaluation projects to address the knowledge gaps related to trafficking in persons in the United States. NIJ is particularly interested in studies that address the under-reporting of trafficking cases at the Federal, State, and local levels of criminal justice. NIJ is also interested in evaluation studies of counter-trafficking programs and tools.
NIJ FY 12 Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course
NIJ seeks proposals to conduct research that enhances our knowledge of the process of desistance from crime. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate bold, innovative approaches to expanding our understanding of the processes underlying desistance from crime.
NIJ FY 12 Research and Evaluation on Children Exposed to Violence
NIJ seeks proposals for research related to childhood exposure to violence. In particular, NIJ seeks proposals that address resilience, poly-victimization, electronic aggression, or justice system responses to children identified as exposed to violence.
NIJ FY 12 Replication Research on Sexual Violence Case Attrition
NIJ FY 12 Social Science Research on Indigent Defense
NIJ FY 12 Data Resources Program: Funding for Analysis of Existing Data
NIJ FY 12 Research on Illegal Prescription Drug Market Interventions
Future of Crime Prevention: Developmental and Situational Strategies
NIJ FY 12 W.E.B. Dubois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture and Crime
NIJ seeks proposals for funding under the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime FY 2012. The Du Bois Fellowship Program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States.
NIJ FY 12 Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
NIJ seeks proposals for funding basic scientific research in the physical, life, and cognitive sciences that is designed to increase the knowledge underlying forensic science disciplines intended for use in the criminal justice system.
NIJ FY 12 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
NIJ seeks proposals for applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase knowledge or understanding necessary to guide forensic science policy and practice, or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of the Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes program is to direct the findings...
NIJ FY 12 Research on the Impact of Technology on Policing Strategies in the 21st Century
NIJ FY 12 Research on Policing
NIJ FY 12 Research and Evaluation on Justice Systems
This solicitation seeks proposals to examine topics relevant to State and/or local criminal and juvenile justice systems policy and practice. Specific focus areas under this solicitation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 include: research on District Attorneys’ pretrial diversion programs (anticipates one award of up to $1 million); a pilot study on the impact of incarceration on families (anticipates one award of up to $500,000); and...