NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ Posted O-NIJ-2025-172604
Close Date:
June 3, 2026
Deadline passed
Description
This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that can improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. Specifically, NIJ seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects that will: • Identify and inform the forensic community of best practices through the evaluation of existing and emerging laboratory protocols; and/or • Have a direct and immediate impact on laboratory efficiency and assist in making laboratory policy decisions.
Eligibility
Federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and Other units of local government
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- Not specified
- Award Ceiling
- $1,500,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $1,500,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 7
Key Dates
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Closes
- June 3, 2026
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- National Institute of Justice
- Agency Code
- USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
- Funding Instrument
- Other