Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3098
Apply for NIJ 2012 3098
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2012 and posted on Jan 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity titled "Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3098) is a discretionary funding program aimed at strengthening the scientific foundations of forensic science used in the criminal justice system. The solicitation invites proposals for basic research across the physical sciences, life sciences, and cognitive sciences, with the central goal of increasing fundamental knowledge that underpins forensic disciplines. In practical terms, this opportunity is geared toward research that improves the core understanding of how forensic evidence is generated, detected, measured, interpreted, and communicated, rather than focusing only on immediate casework or routine operational support.
The funding mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NIJ expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. The program is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services as well as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting its dual emphasis on rigorous scientific advancement and real-world criminal justice relevance. The solicitation anticipates making up to 100 awards, signaling an intent to support a broad portfolio of research projects rather than just a small number of large awards. The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0, which typically indicates that specific dollar limits were either not set in the summary record or were provided only in the full solicitation document.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to any type of entity as long as the applicant meets any clarifications that may appear in the full solicitation. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available to contribute. The solicitation was posted on January 31, 2012, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of April 20, 2012, and it was archived on July 20, 2012. While the dates make clear that this specific round is historical, the summary still describes the structure and purpose of NIJ's interest in foundational forensic science research.
The opportunity is authorized under several federal statutes, including Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202), the Homeland Security Act (section 232), and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act of 2012. These authorities collectively support NIJ's role in sponsoring research and development that improves justice-system practice and public safety outcomes, including the scientific integrity and reliability of forensic methods.
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact NIJ, with programmatic questions routed to forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov. The solicitation also references NIJ's general funding page and a set of frequently asked questions intended to guide applicants through common requirements and expectations. For technical issues related to electronic submission, applicants were instructed to use the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline or email support@grants.gov, with support available around the clock except on federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the title of this NIJ funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2012 3098.
3. What is the overall purpose of this program?
This discretionary NIJ program is intended to strengthen the scientific foundations of forensic science used in the criminal justice system by supporting basic scientific research.
4. What kinds of research does the solicitation invite?
The solicitation invites proposals for basic research across the physical sciences, life sciences, and cognitive sciences, with the central goal of increasing fundamental knowledge that underpins forensic disciplines.
5. What is the central goal of the research NIJ is looking to fund here?
The central goal is to improve fundamental understanding that supports forensic science, including how forensic evidence is generated, detected, measured, interpreted, and communicated.
6. Is this opportunity focused on immediate casework or routine operational support?
No. The summary emphasizes basic research that improves core understanding of forensic evidence and methods, rather than proposals focused only on immediate casework needs or routine operational support.
7. What is the funding mechanism (grant type) for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
8. What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means NIJ expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant.
9. What program categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services and also under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
10. How many awards does NIJ anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipates making up to 100 awards, indicating an intent to support a broad portfolio of research projects.
11. Is there a minimum or maximum award amount listed?
The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as 0 in the summary record. This typically indicates that specific dollar limits were not set in the summary or were provided only in the full solicitation document.
12. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full solicitation.
13. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
14. When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on January 31, 2012.
15. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was April 20, 2012.
16. Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 20, 2012, and the listed closing date was April 20, 2012, indicating this specific round is historical.
17. What laws or authorities support this NIJ solicitation?
The opportunity is authorized under Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202), the Homeland Security Act (section 232), and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act of 2012.
18. How do these authorizing statutes relate to the program goals?
These authorities collectively support NIJ's role in sponsoring research and development intended to improve justice-system practice and public safety outcomes, including the scientific integrity and reliability of forensic methods.
19. Where were applicants directed to go for the full announcement?
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact NIJ, and the solicitation references NIJ's general funding page and an NIJ FAQ resource intended to guide applicants through common requirements and expectations.
20. What email address is listed for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions were routed to forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
21. Where should applicants go for technical help with electronic submission?
For technical issues related to electronic submission, applicants were instructed to contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline or email support@grants.gov.
22. When is Grants.gov support available?
Grants.gov support was described as available around the clock except on federal holidays.
23. What is NIJ trying to improve through the funded research?
The summary describes NIJ's interest in foundational forensic science research that improves how evidence is produced and handled scientifically, including improving understanding of detection, measurement, interpretation, and communication of forensic results in criminal justice contexts.
24. Does the summary provide all application requirements and dollar limits?
No. The summary indicates that some details (such as award floor and ceiling) may only be fully specified in the full solicitation document.
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