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NIJ research grant for evaluating 3D firearm identification algorithms

The National Institute of Justice is inviting a research proposal to evaluate 3D algorithms and related methods for firearm identification. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (NIJ). - Applicant: Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc. is the named invitee. - Requested work: Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of forensic laboratory protocols and existing or emerging methods for firearm identification, including 3D algorithms. - Assess accuracy, reliability, cost, and analysis time, and develop findings useful to forensic practitioners and policymakers. - Funding: One award is anticipated, with funding of up to $500,000. - Expected outputs: A technical summary, final research paper, scholarly and other dissemination products, and archived datasets with associated files and documentation. - OEMs and commercial vendors: None are specified; no manufactured products or product quantities are requested.

Description

This grant opportunity seeks rigorous research and evaluation projects that assess existing and emerging forensic laboratory protocols and/or improve laboratory efficiency and inform laboratory policy decisions. Research is intended to identify efficient, accurate, reliable, and cost-effective methods for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. Applicants are encouraged to develop multidisciplinary projects and robust dissemination strategies that help translate findings into policy and practice. Applications are accepted only from Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc., which received an official invitation letter from NIJ.

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