Opportunity Information: Apply for 2008 NIJ 1883
Apply for 2008 NIJ 1883
- 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 FY09 Graduate Research 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 Jun 24, 2008 and posted on Jun 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2008. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- 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 FY09 Graduate Research Fellowship (Funding Opportunity Number 2008-NIJ-1883) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which serves as the research, development, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). The core purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen criminal justice policy and practice in the United States by supporting high-quality, independent dissertation research that produces objective, evidence-based knowledge and practical tools related to crime and justice. NIJ frames the fellowship as part of its broader mission to improve public safety and the administration of justice through rigorous research and evaluation.
This fellowship is designed specifically to provide dissertation research support to outstanding doctoral students, with awards made to universities on behalf of those students. Applicants are not limited to traditional criminal justice disciplines; doctoral students from any academic field are encouraged to apply as long as their proposed dissertation research is clearly connected to crime and justice issues and has direct implications for the U.S. criminal justice system. NIJ signals openness to a wide range of research approaches, methods, and perspectives, emphasizing innovation and critical thinking aimed at addressing pressing criminal justice problems.
From an administrative standpoint, the program uses a grant funding instrument and is categorized under research and evaluation (CFDA 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2008, with an application closing date of November 21, 2008, and an archive date of December 31, 2008. The stated award ceiling is $20,000, with no required cost sharing or matching. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications provided in the full solicitation, which is linked in the announcement.
For support and questions, the opportunity points applicants to Grants.gov Technical Support at 1-800-518-4726 for electronic access or submission issues. Programmatic questions are directed to Christine R. Crossland, Program Manager, at (202) 616-5166.
NIJ FY09 Graduate Research Fellowship (2008-NIJ-1883) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIJ FY09 Graduate Research Fellowship (Funding Opportunity Number 2008-NIJ-1883)?
It is a discretionary grant program run by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The fellowship supports high-quality, independent dissertation research that produces objective, evidence-based knowledge and practical tools related to crime and justice.
Which federal agency administers this fellowship?
The fellowship is administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is the research, development, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen criminal justice policy and practice in the United States by supporting outstanding doctoral students conducting dissertation research connected to crime and justice, with direct implications for the U.S. criminal justice system.
What kind of research does NIJ want to support through this fellowship?
NIJ is seeking rigorous, independent dissertation research that generates objective, evidence-based knowledge and practical tools related to crime and justice. NIJ emphasizes innovation and critical thinking aimed at addressing pressing criminal justice problems, and indicates openness to a wide range of research approaches, methods, and perspectives.
Is this fellowship only for students in criminal justice PhD programs?
No. Doctoral students from any academic field are encouraged to apply, as long as the proposed dissertation research is clearly connected to crime and justice issues and has direct implications for the U.S. criminal justice system.
Who receives the award funds: the student or the university?
Awards are made to universities on behalf of the doctoral students. The fellowship is designed to provide dissertation research support to outstanding doctoral students, but the award is issued to the university.
What is the funding instrument used for this program?
The program uses a grant funding instrument.
How is this program categorized for federal assistance purposes?
It is categorized under research and evaluation, listed under CFDA 16.560: National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $20,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there is no required cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications included in the full solicitation.
Where can applicants find any additional eligibility clarifications or full details?
The announcement indicates that additional eligibility clarifications may be provided in the full solicitation, which is linked in the announcement.
When was this solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was November 21, 2008.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is December 31, 2008.
What should applicants do if they have technical problems with electronic access or submission?
For electronic access or submission issues, applicants are directed to contact Grants.gov Technical Support at 1-800-518-4726.
Who can answer programmatic questions about the fellowship?
Programmatic questions are directed to Christine R. Crossland, Program Manager, at (202) 616-5166.
How does NIJ describe the broader mission context for this fellowship?
NIJ frames the fellowship as part of its broader mission to improve public safety and the administration of justice through rigorous research and evaluation.
Does NIJ restrict the research methods or perspectives that can be used?
NIJ signals openness to a wide range of research approaches, methods, and perspectives, and emphasizes innovation and critical thinking, as long as the dissertation research is clearly connected to crime and justice issues and has direct implications for the U.S. criminal justice system.
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