Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2016 4321
Apply for NIJ 2016 4321
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 16 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.562 Criminal Justice Research and DevelopmentGraduate Research Fellowships.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2015 and posted on Aug 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2015. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 16 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) designed to strengthen doctoral-level research that directly connects to criminal justice priorities in the United States. The program funds accredited colleges and universities, not individual students, so institutions apply on behalf of doctoral candidates whose dissertation-stage work aligns with NIJ's mission areas. At its core, the fellowship is meant to build the next generation of researchers by supporting advanced graduate study and dissertation research that can contribute to public safety, crime prevention and control, and the fair and impartial administration of justice.
The focus of this opportunity is specifically on social and behavioral science research that has clear relevance to criminal justice. While the solicitation language is broad, the intent is to support doctoral research that can inform policy and practice across the justice system, such as understanding crime patterns and prevention strategies, evaluating justice interventions, examining decision-making in policing or courts, analyzing corrections-related outcomes, studying victimization, or addressing other issues that affect how justice is administered. NIJ emphasizes support for students who are in the final stages of their graduate programs and who show strong potential to complete a doctoral degree in disciplines that matter to NIJ's research and development mission.
From a funding standpoint, NIJ anticipated making around 8 awards under this program. Awards are issued as grants, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and a minimum award amount listed as $1,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. The program is associated with CFDA number 16.562 (Criminal Justice Research and Development - Graduate Research Fellowships) and falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Eligibility is limited to accredited institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities. In practical terms, the applying institution serves as the fiscal agent and program sponsor, managing the grant and supporting the fellow's research activities as proposed. This structure reflects NIJ's goal of investing in doctoral education through universities that can provide the training environment, mentorship, and research infrastructure needed for high-quality dissertation work.
Key dates for this FY16 competition show it was posted on August 27, 2015, with an application deadline of December 15, 2015. The archive date is January 14, 2016, indicating the opportunity is no longer open. The official funding opportunity number is NIJ 2016 4321, and applicants were directed to the full solicitation for complete requirements, allowable costs, and application instructions. For help accessing the full announcement or for administrative assistance, NIJ provided a dedicated email contact: GRF@usdoj.gov.
FAQs: NIJ FY16 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (NIJ 2016 4321)
What is the NIJ FY16 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ), designed to strengthen doctoral-level dissertation-stage research in the social and behavioral sciences that directly connects to criminal justice priorities in the United States.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship program?
The program aims to build the next generation of criminal justice researchers by supporting advanced graduate study and dissertation research that can contribute to public safety, crime prevention and control, and the fair and impartial administration of justice.
Who is the applicant for this program: the doctoral student or the university?
Accredited colleges and universities apply for the grant, not individual students. The institution applies on behalf of a doctoral candidate whose dissertation-stage work aligns with NIJ's mission areas.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Can individual students apply directly?
No. The program funds institutions, and the applying institution serves as the fiscal agent and program sponsor for the fellow.
What role does the applying institution play if funded?
The applying institution serves as the fiscal agent and program sponsor, manages the grant, and supports the fellow's research activities as proposed. This structure reflects NIJ's intent to invest through universities that provide mentorship, training environments, and research infrastructure for dissertation work.
What types of research does NIJ want to support under this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on social and behavioral science research with clear relevance to criminal justice. The intent is to support dissertation research that can inform policy and practice across the justice system.
What are examples of research topics that fit this program?
Examples described include understanding crime patterns and prevention strategies, evaluating justice interventions, examining decision-making in policing or courts, analyzing corrections-related outcomes, studying victimization, and other issues that affect how justice is administered.
Is this fellowship aimed at early-stage or late-stage doctoral students?
NIJ emphasizes support for students in the final stages of their graduate programs, particularly those with strong potential to complete a doctoral degree in disciplines relevant to NIJ's research and development mission.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making around 8 awards under this program.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
Awards are issued as grants.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount listed is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 16.562, titled Criminal Justice Research and Development - Graduate Research Fellowships.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is NIJ 2016 4321.
When was this FY16 opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is August 27, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is December 15, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is January 14, 2016, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open.
Where were applicants directed for complete requirements and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the full solicitation for complete requirements, allowable costs, and application instructions.
Who can be contacted for help or administrative questions about this opportunity?
NIJ provided a dedicated email contact for assistance: GRF@usdoj.gov.
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