Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2429
Apply for NIJ 2010 2429
- 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 Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship Program FY 2010" 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 3, 2010 and posted on Feb 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2010. (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 6 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 Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship Program FY 2010 (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2429) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Institute of Justice designed to strengthen doctoral-level research capacity in areas tied to crime and justice. The program funds accredited universities that sponsor Ph.D. students pursuing research-based doctoral degrees, with the goal of supporting dissertation research that advances knowledge on crime, violence, and other criminal justice-related topics. In practical terms, NIJ is investing in the next generation of researchers by backing universities that can demonstrate their sponsored doctoral students have strong potential to complete rigorous doctoral programs and produce high-quality, policy-relevant research aligned with NIJ's mission.
A key eligibility feature is that the applicant is the university (not the student as an individual applicant), and the student is supported through the institution's application. The opportunity is listed as "unrestricted" in eligible applicant types, but the core requirement is that the applicant be an accredited university sponsoring a doctoral student whose work fits NIJ priorities. The solicitation also clarifies a specific boundary for certain fields: proposals involving doctoral students in policy and health sciences or in education are only eligible if the student’s dissertation research squarely falls within NIJ-supported disciplines. Those NIJ-supported disciplines are identified as social and behavioral sciences, operations technology, information and sensors research and development, and investigative and forensic sciences, meaning the topic and methods must connect directly to NIJ's research and development mission in criminal justice rather than being broadly educational or health-focused without a clear NIJ-relevant dissertation.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized under "Research and Evaluation" and uses the grant funding instrument. NIJ anticipated making around six awards. The program is associated with CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). No cost sharing or matching is required, which typically lowers the barrier for universities by not requiring them to commit a specific percentage of non-federal funds. The posting timeline shows it was posted on February 2, 2010, with an application closing date of April 2, 2010, and an archive date of August 31, 2010. The listing shows award floor and ceiling values as 0, which usually indicates the specific funding limits were provided in the full solicitation rather than in the summarized grants listing.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice provides points of contact at NIJ: Christine Crossland (202 616 5166) and Marie Garica (202 514 7128), with agency email contacts referenced in the original announcement.
FAQs: NIJ Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship Program FY 2010 (NIJ 2010 2429)
What is the NIJ Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship Program FY 2010?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) intended to strengthen doctoral-level research capacity in areas connected to crime and justice. The program supports dissertation research that advances knowledge on crime, violence, and other criminal justice-related topics.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship program?
The goal is to support universities in sponsoring Ph.D. students who are conducting rigorous, policy-relevant dissertation research aligned with NIJ's mission, helping build the next generation of researchers in criminal justice and related fields.
Who applies for this funding: the student or the university?
The applicant is the university, not the student as an individual. The Ph.D. student is supported through the institution's application.
What type of organization is expected to apply?
The core requirement described is that the applicant be an accredited university sponsoring a doctoral student whose dissertation research fits NIJ priorities.
The listing says "unrestricted" for eligible applicants. What does that mean here?
While the opportunity is listed as "unrestricted" in eligible applicant types, the solicitation description emphasizes that the practical eligibility requirement is an accredited university sponsoring a relevant doctoral student, with the application submitted by the institution.
What kinds of doctoral programs or degrees are supported?
The program supports Ph.D. students pursuing research-based doctoral degrees, with funding intended to support their dissertation research.
What research topics are a good fit for this program?
Dissertation research that advances knowledge related to crime, violence, and other criminal justice-related topics and aligns with NIJ's mission is the intended fit.
Are students in policy and health sciences, or in education, eligible?
They are only eligible if their dissertation research clearly falls within NIJ-supported disciplines. In other words, the dissertation topic and methods must connect directly to NIJ's criminal justice research and development mission, rather than being broadly health- or education-focused without a clear NIJ-relevant dissertation.
What NIJ-supported disciplines are specifically named?
The solicitation identifies NIJ-supported disciplines as: social and behavioral sciences; operations technology; information and sensors research and development; and investigative and forensic sciences.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under "Research and Evaluation."
What funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses the grant funding instrument.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making around six awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 16.560, titled "National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date shown is February 2, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date shown is April 2, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is August 31, 2010.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The summary listing shows the award floor and ceiling values as 0, which typically indicates the specific funding limits were provided in the full solicitation rather than in the summarized grants listing.
Where can applicants get help or request the full announcement?
The notice provides NIJ points of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Who are the NIJ contacts listed for this opportunity?
The listed contacts are Christine Crossland (202 616 5166) and Marie Garica (202 514 7128). The notice also references agency email contacts in the original announcement.
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