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NIJ LEADS Scholars Program Cooperative Agreement for Law Enforcement Research Skills

This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, seeks to advance law enforcement research and data capabilities through the LEADS Scholars Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - National Institute of Justice - Eligible Applicant: - National Policing Institute (NPI), invited by NIJ - Program Details: - Cooperative agreement for programmatic support, not product procurement - Up to $1,000,000 in funding for a 12-month period - No cost sharing or matching required - Services Requested: - Support for the LEADS Scholars Program, including merit-based scholarships, travel and registration for research seminars, professional development, and research support for law enforcement personnel - Unique Requirements: - Only NPI is eligible to apply, based on invitation - Focus is on building research and data skills within law enforcement agencies - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for programmatic support rather than equipment or product acquisition.

Description

This funding opportunity supports the Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program, an ongoing initiative by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to enhance the research capabilities of law enforcement agencies. The program aims to build data and research skills among individuals employed by or engaged with these agencies. Only the National Policing Institute (NPI), which received an official invitation letter from NIJ, is eligible to apply. The award provides up to $1,000,000 in funding for a 12-month period starting January 1, 2027.

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