Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2013 3464
Apply for NIJ 2013 3464
- 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 FY 13 Social Science Research on Forensic Science" 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 Feb 14, 2013 and posted on Feb 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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), the research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, offered this discretionary grant opportunity titled "NIJ FY 13 Social Science Research on Forensic Science" (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ 2013 3464) to support research and evaluation projects that use social science methods to study forensic science as it is used in the criminal justice system. The central aim was not to fund laboratory development or new forensic technologies themselves, but to encourage rigorous social science research that examines how major forensic advances especially the rapid progress in DNA-related disciplines over the prior decade were affecting policing, prosecution, defense practice, courts, and broader justice policies. NIJ signaled a particular interest in work that could document system-level impacts, identify unintended consequences, and inform policy adjustments needed as forensic evidence becomes more prevalent and influential in decision-making.
This solicitation sat within CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants) and was categorized as "Research and Evaluation" under the broader funding activity label "Other." Applicants were invited to propose studies that could, for example, measure how new forensic capabilities change investigative strategies, plea bargaining patterns, trial outcomes, case processing time, or resource demands across agencies. Another clear thread in the description was the idea of adaptation: NIJ wanted research that could help criminal justice institutions update policies, procedures, and training to reflect the realities of expanded forensic use, including questions about standards, interpretation, communication of results, and the practical integration of forensic findings into everyday casework.
In terms of administrative details, the award mechanism was a grant, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program listed an award ceiling and floor of 0, which typically indicates that specific award sizes were not predetermined in the public summary and would be set based on proposal scope, available funds, and NIJ decisions. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was generally open to a wide range of applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, private entities, and potentially governmental units), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation.
The opportunity was posted and created on February 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2013, and it was archived on August 15, 2013. Applicants were directed to the full solicitation for complete requirements, and the notice emphasized the use of Grants.gov for submission, with technical help available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or support@grants.gov, available 24/7 except federal holidays. For programmatic questions and general solicitation requirements, NIJ provided a point of contact: Dr. Katharine Browning, Senior Social Science Analyst (202-616-4786, Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov). The notice also highlighted a specialized contact for a section focused on "Further Research on the Rate of Wrongful Conviction," directing inquiries to Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst (202-514-4138, Eric.D.Martin@ojp.usdoj.gov), which suggests that at least one area of emphasis within the solicitation involved research tied to wrongful convictions and how forensic evidence may contribute to preventing, detecting, or understanding them.
Overall, this grant opportunity was designed to build practical, evidence-based knowledge about the real-world consequences of modern forensic science, especially DNA advancements, by funding studies that analyze policies, operations, and outcomes across the justice system and that can guide thoughtful reforms as forensic evidence plays a larger role in criminal case decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and identifier of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NIJ FY 13 Social Science Research on Forensic Science" with Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2013 3464.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The purpose is to support research and evaluation projects that use social science methods to study forensic science as it is used in the criminal justice system, including how major forensic advances affect justice-system practices and policies.
Is this grant intended to fund new forensic technologies or laboratory development?
No. The central aim was not to fund laboratory development or new forensic technologies themselves. Instead, NIJ sought rigorous social science research on how forensic science is used and how it influences decision-making and outcomes across the justice system.
What kinds of research topics or questions did NIJ encourage?
NIJ invited studies that could measure how new forensic capabilities change investigative strategies, plea bargaining patterns, trial outcomes, case processing time, or resource demands across agencies. The solicitation also emphasized research on system-level impacts, unintended consequences, and policy adjustments as forensic evidence becomes more prevalent.
Why did the solicitation emphasize DNA-related advances?
NIJ highlighted the rapid progress in DNA-related disciplines over the prior decade and wanted research on how these advances were affecting policing, prosecution, defense practice, courts, and broader justice policies.
What does "system-level impacts" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, it refers to broader effects across the criminal justice system, such as changes in operations, workflows, outcomes, and resource needs spanning multiple agencies and stages of a case (from investigation through courts and related policies).
Did NIJ express interest in research on unintended consequences?
Yes. NIJ signaled interest in work that could identify unintended consequences of expanded forensic use and inform policy adjustments needed as forensic evidence becomes more influential in decision-making.
What role did "adaptation" play in the research priorities?
A key theme was helping criminal justice institutions adapt by updating policies, procedures, and training to reflect expanded forensic use, including issues around standards, interpretation, communication of results, and integrating forensic findings into everyday casework.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
This solicitation sat within CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
How was the funding categorized?
It was categorized as "Research and Evaluation" under the broader funding activity label "Other."
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism was a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The program listed an award ceiling and floor of 0, which typically indicates specific award sizes were not predetermined in the public summary and would depend on proposal scope, available funds, and NIJ decisions.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was generally open to a wide range of applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, private entities, and potentially governmental units), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on February 14, 2013. The original and current closing date was May 15, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was archived on August 15, 2013.
How were applications supposed to be submitted?
Applicants were directed to submit via Grants.gov and to consult the full solicitation for complete requirements.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submissions?
Technical help was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov. The notice stated support was available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who was the NIJ contact for programmatic questions and general solicitation requirements?
The point of contact listed was Dr. Katharine Browning, Senior Social Science Analyst, at (202) 616-4786 or Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov.
Was there a specialized contact related to wrongful conviction research?
Yes. For a section focused on "Further Research on the Rate of Wrongful Conviction," the notice directed inquiries to Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 514-4138 or Eric.D.Martin@ojp.usdoj.gov.
Does the solicitation suggest an emphasis area related to wrongful convictions?
Yes. The inclusion of a specialized contact for "Further Research on the Rate of Wrongful Conviction" suggests at least one area of emphasis involved research tied to wrongful convictions and how forensic evidence may relate to preventing, detecting, or understanding them.
What overarching outcome was NIJ trying to achieve with this funding?
The overarching goal was to build practical, evidence-based knowledge about the real-world consequences of modern forensic science (especially DNA advancements) by funding studies that analyze policies, operations, and outcomes across the justice system and can guide thoughtful reforms.
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