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NIJ Forensic Science Systems Research and Evaluation Grant Opportunity

This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks proposals for research and evaluation projects focused on forensic science systems. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), a federal office under the U.S. Department of Justice - Products/Services Requested: - Rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on forensic science systems - Topics include: - Assessing the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system and law enforcement operations - Evaluating new forensic science methods for courtroom admissibility and evidentiary reliability - Developing the forensic science workforce - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on improving investigative clearance rates, law enforcement effectiveness, and reducing crime lab backlogs - No cost sharing or matching required - Open to a wide range of applicants: nonprofits, educational institutions, businesses, and government entities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a research and evaluation grant rather than a product procurement - Funding Details: - Total funding amount: $2,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 6

Description

This NOFO seeks proposals for rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. It focuses on understanding the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system and law enforcement operations, evaluating new forensic science methods, and developing the forensic science workforce. The research aims to improve investigative clearance rates, law enforcement effectiveness, and reduce crime lab backlogs. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with no cost sharing required.

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