Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2013 3361
Apply for NIJ 2013 3361
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ Applied Research and Development in 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 3, 2013 and posted on Jan 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2013. (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 20 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) funding opportunity titled "NIJ Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2013 3361) is a discretionary grant program aimed at strengthening forensic science practice through applied research and development. The core focus is practical, real-world improvement: NIJ is looking for projects that either build the evidence base needed to shape forensic science policy and day-to-day laboratory practice, or that produce tangible outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods that can be used in forensic settings. In other words, the program supports work that moves beyond basic science alone and pushes promising scientific findings toward tools, techniques, and knowledge that can be adopted by the criminal justice community.
The solicitation emphasizes taking insights from multiple sources, including basic scientific research, broader research and development from adjacent scientific fields, and existing forensic science research, and then translating that foundation into better ways to identify, analyze, and interpret physical evidence. NIJ highlights several desired qualities in these advances: methods should be highly discriminating (able to distinguish between sources or conditions with strong resolving power), accurate and reliable (producing dependable results that hold up under scrutiny), cost effective (realistic for laboratories with limited budgets), and rapid (supporting timely casework and reducing backlogs where possible). The overall intent is to improve how physical evidence is handled for criminal justice purposes, supporting both investigative needs and the integrity of forensic conclusions used in court.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant instrument under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). NIJ anticipated making about 20 awards under this solicitation. The opportunity was posted on January 3, 2013, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of April 1, 2013, and it was archived on July 31, 2013. The published award ceiling and floor are listed as 0, which typically indicates that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for specific funding limits or that awards could vary widely depending on project scope and available funds. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing financial barriers for applicants who may not have non-federal funds to contribute.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, with the caveat that applicants should review any additional eligibility conditions or clarifications contained in the full solicitation document. For organizations or researchers seeking guidance, NIJ provided a primary contact email for assistance with program requirements and solicitation details: forensic.research@usdoj.gov. The full announcement and complete requirements were available through the linked solicitation document referenced in the opportunity posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIJ funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "NIJ Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2013 3361.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What type of grant program is this?
This is a discretionary grant program intended to strengthen forensic science practice through applied research and development.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is practical, real-world improvement in forensic science for criminal justice purposes by advancing how physical evidence is identified, analyzed, and interpreted.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or applied work?
The solicitation emphasizes applied research and development. It supports work that moves beyond basic science alone and translates promising findings into tools, techniques, methods, and knowledge that can be used in forensic settings.
What kinds of projects is NIJ looking to fund?
NIJ is looking for projects that either (1) build the evidence base needed to shape forensic science policy and day-to-day laboratory practice, or (2) produce tangible outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods usable in forensic environments.
What does NIJ mean by "tangible outputs"?
In this solicitation, tangible outputs include deliverables like materials, devices, systems, or methods that can be used in forensic settings.
What broader sources of knowledge does the solicitation encourage applicants to draw from?
The solicitation encourages using insights from multiple sources, including basic scientific research, research and development from adjacent scientific fields, and existing forensic science research, and translating that foundation into better forensic practices.
What qualities does NIJ want in the advances produced by funded projects?
NIJ highlights that advances should be highly discriminating, accurate and reliable, cost effective, and rapid to support timely casework and potentially help reduce backlogs.
What does "highly discriminating" mean in this context?
It refers to methods that can distinguish between sources or conditions with strong resolving power.
Why does NIJ emphasize accuracy and reliability?
Because the program aims to improve the dependability of forensic results and support conclusions that can withstand scrutiny in criminal justice settings, including court.
Does NIJ care about the cost and speed of proposed methods?
Yes. The solicitation specifically mentions that methods should be cost effective (realistic for labs with limited budgets) and rapid (supporting timely casework and helping reduce backlogs where possible).
How does this program relate to criminal justice outcomes?
The program is intended to improve how physical evidence is handled for criminal justice purposes, supporting investigative needs and the integrity of forensic conclusions used in court.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making under this solicitation?
NIJ anticipated making about 20 awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 3, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was April 1, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 31, 2013.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The published award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for specific funding limits or that award amounts could vary widely depending on project scope and available funds.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, with the note that applicants should review the full solicitation for any additional eligibility conditions or clarifications.
Where can applicants find full requirements and instructions?
The full announcement and complete requirements were available through the linked solicitation document referenced in the opportunity posting.
Who can applicants contact with questions about program requirements or solicitation details?
NIJ provided a primary contact email for assistance: forensic.research@usdoj.gov.
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