Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2013 3491
Apply for NIJ 2013 3491
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 13 Native American Crime, Victimization, and Justice Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship" 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 Mar 19, 2013 and posted on Mar 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 NIJ FY 13 Native American Crime, Victimization, and Justice Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2013-3491) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) under CFDA 16.560. Its central goal is to strengthen NIJ work related to tribal communities by supporting NIJ tribal data collections, increasing policy-relevant research that analyzes and uses those data, and helping guide or expand NIJ overall tribal crime and criminal justice research portfolio. In practical terms, the fellowship is meant to bring in highly promising early-career scholars who can both conduct rigorous research and translate findings into products NIJ can use to inform policy and future research directions in Indian Country and Alaska Native village contexts.
NIJ planned to make up to two awards under this opportunity, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation). The solicitation was posted March 19, 2013, and applications were due May 20, 2013, with the opportunity later archived on September 30, 2013.
The fellowship is framed specifically as a postdoctoral Native American Studies research fellowship, and NIJ emphasized selection of applicants who show strong potential for future achievement as scholars and researchers. Beyond general research ability, NIJ highlighted the importance of demonstrated experience that matches the realities and responsibilities of working with tribal communities. That includes familiarity with the unique demands of research in Indian Country and Alaska Native villages, which often involves navigating tribal governance and sovereignty considerations, community engagement expectations, culturally grounded research practices, and heightened sensitivity around data stewardship and confidentiality.
Fellows were expected to be in residence at NIJ in Washington, D.C. for the full award period, functioning as full-time contributors to NIJ tribal research efforts. NIJ also made clear that fellows should avoid outside commitments, whether paid or unpaid, that could distract from the fellowship work unless the NIJ Director provided written approval. This residency and full-time focus signals that the program is not only about producing an individual research project, but also about embedding the fellow in NIJ operations so they can contribute directly to planning, analysis, and knowledge translation tied to NIJ tribal initiatives.
In terms of work products and responsibilities, fellows were expected to produce written outputs suitable for NIJ publication and to summarize research findings along with their policy implications. The exact set of deliverables was not rigidly fixed in the public summary, because NIJ anticipated negotiating specific products during the pre-award period with each selected fellow. In addition to conducting research and drafting reports, fellows could be asked to participate in developing research plans, provide subject matter expertise in particular program areas, deliver seminars in their area of expertise, and help create informational materials that support either new or ongoing NIJ research projects. Taken together, these duties reflect a hybrid role that combines independent scholarship, applied research support, and internal capacity-building within NIJ.
Finally, this fellowship came with significant federal access and security conditions. Awards were contingent on successfully completing required U.S. Department of Justice profile and pre-screening paperwork, passing security reviews and background investigations (including credit and criminal checks), and signing a nondisclosure agreement. These requirements are tied to the likelihood that fellows may handle or be exposed to non-public information during their NIJ residency, particularly when working with sensitive crime, victimization, or justice-related data involving tribal communities.
For applicants or interested parties seeking assistance, the opportunity listed Grants.gov technical support (800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) for electronic access issues, and provided a programmatic contact at NIJ, Christine Crossland (202-616-5166).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the NIJ FY 13 Native American Crime, Victimization, and Justice Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is NIJ-2013-3491.
Which agency runs this fellowship?
The fellowship is run by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What type of grant program is this?
This is a discretionary grant program.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.560.
What is the central goal of the fellowship?
The central goal is to strengthen NIJ work related to tribal communities by supporting NIJ tribal data collections, increasing policy-relevant research that analyzes and uses those data, and helping guide or expand NIJ's overall tribal crime and criminal justice research portfolio.
What is the fellowship trying to support in practical terms?
In practical terms, the fellowship is meant to bring in highly promising early-career scholars who can conduct rigorous research and translate findings into products NIJ can use to inform policy and future research directions in Indian Country and Alaska Native village contexts.
How many awards did NIJ plan to make?
NIJ planned to make up to two awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 19, 2013.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on May 20, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2013.
What kind of fellowship is this (career stage and focus area)?
It is framed as a postdoctoral Native American Studies research fellowship with a focus on crime, victimization, and justice topics relevant to tribal communities, including Indian Country and Alaska Native village contexts.
What qualities did NIJ emphasize for selection?
NIJ emphasized selection of applicants who show strong potential for future achievement as scholars and researchers, along with demonstrated experience that matches the realities and responsibilities of working with tribal communities.
What kind of experience with tribal communities did NIJ highlight as important?
NIJ highlighted familiarity with the unique demands of research in Indian Country and Alaska Native villages, including navigating tribal governance and sovereignty considerations, community engagement expectations, culturally grounded research practices, and heightened sensitivity around data stewardship and confidentiality.
Where were fellows expected to work during the award period?
Fellows were expected to be in residence at NIJ in Washington, D.C. for the full award period.
Is the fellowship a full-time role?
Yes. Fellows were expected to function as full-time contributors to NIJ tribal research efforts during their residency.
Are outside commitments allowed during the fellowship?
NIJ stated that fellows should avoid outside commitments (paid or unpaid) that could distract from the fellowship work, unless the NIJ Director provided written approval.
What kinds of deliverables were fellows expected to produce?
Fellows were expected to produce written outputs suitable for NIJ publication and to summarize research findings along with their policy implications.
Were the exact deliverables fixed in advance?
Not rigidly. NIJ anticipated negotiating specific products during the pre-award period with each selected fellow.
What other duties could fellows be asked to perform?
In addition to conducting research and drafting reports, fellows could be asked to participate in developing research plans, provide subject matter expertise in particular program areas, deliver seminars in their area of expertise, and help create informational materials supporting new or ongoing NIJ research projects.
Does the fellowship involve access to sensitive or non-public information?
It can. NIJ noted significant federal access and security conditions tied to the likelihood that fellows may handle or be exposed to non-public information, particularly sensitive crime, victimization, or justice-related data involving tribal communities.
What screening or security requirements apply to awardees?
Awards were contingent on successfully completing required U.S. Department of Justice profile and pre-screening paperwork, passing security reviews and background investigations (including credit and criminal checks), and signing a nondisclosure agreement.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical help?
For electronic access issues, the opportunity listed Grants.gov technical support at 800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Who is the NIJ programmatic contact listed for this opportunity?
The listed NIJ programmatic contact is Christine Crossland at 202-616-5166.
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