Department of Justice Solicitations – January 2012

Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes – With this solicitation, 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 of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. Application: April 20, 2012.

In fiscal year 2011, NIJ provided over $17 million in grants to fund research and development projects related to forensic science, including DNA. NIJ funding for an individual research or development project rarely exceeds $500,000 annually, although total funding for projects requiring multiple years to complete has exceeded $1 million in some cases. In FY 2011, the average forensic science research and development award size was approximately $223,000 per year, and the average project period was 2 years.

Eligibility: All

Solicitation #: NIJ-2012-3097

Issue Date: 1/31/12

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Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes – With this solicitation, 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. Application: April 20, 2012.

In FY 2011, NIJ provided more than $17 million in grants to fund research and development projects related to forensic science, including DNA. NIJ funding for an individual research project rarely exceeds $500,000 annually, although total funding for projects requiring multiple years to complete has exceeded $1 million in some cases. In FY 2011, the average forensic science research and development award size was approximately $223,000 per year, and the average project period was 2 years.

Eligibility: All

Solicitation #: NIJ-2012-3098

Issue Date: 1/31/12

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The Impact of Different Safety Equipment Modalities on Reducing Correctional Officer Injuries — The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for evaluation of how the differences in agency policies and practices regarding safety equipment affect the safety of correctional officers. This program furthers the Department’s mission by sponsoring research to provide objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the State and local levels. Application: April 25, 2012.

NIJ funding for an individual research or development project rarely exceeds $500,000 annually, although total funding for projects requiring multiple years to complete has exceeded $1 million in some cases.

Eligibility: All; For-profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee.

Solicitation #: NIJ-2012-3105
Issue Date: 1/27/12