Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3085
Apply for NIJ 2012 3085
- 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" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2012 and posted on Feb 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2012. (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 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to support doctoral research that aligns with NIJ's mission, especially research focused on crime, violence, and other criminal justice related issues. The program funds research and evaluation efforts by providing fellowship support for Ph.D. students who are nearing the end of their doctoral studies and are positioned to complete a dissertation or similarly significant final-stage research project. Rather than awarding funds directly to individual students, NIJ makes the award to an accredited academic university that offers research-based doctoral degrees in relevant disciplines, and the university sponsors the student through the fellowship.
In practical terms, the award functions as a grant to the university to cover a doctoral student fellowship. At the time of this solicitation, the fellowship amount is stated as 25,000, and the program anticipates making about six awards. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which means applicants are not obligated to contribute a specific portion of non-federal funds to be eligible. The funding activity category is described as "Research and Evaluation," reflecting NIJ's focus on generating knowledge, evidence, and actionable findings that can inform policy, practice, and future research within the criminal justice field, including both social and behavioral sciences and more technical areas such as forensic or investigative sciences.
This specific funding announcement is identified as NIJ 2012 3085 and was posted on February 2, 2012, with an application deadline of May 2, 2012. The solicitation was later archived on June 30, 2012. Although the listing shows an award ceiling and floor of 0, the narrative makes clear that the key financial detail for applicants is the fixed fellowship amount (25,000) tied to the doctoral student fellowship. Eligibility is broadly labeled as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could potentially apply, but the program description clarifies that the intended applicants are accredited universities with appropriate doctoral programs that can sponsor eligible Ph.D. candidates in their final stages.
For guidance or questions about the solicitation requirements or fit, NIJ provided points of contact by subject area. Dr. Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst, is the contact for social and behavioral sciences (202 514 7128; Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov). Gerald LaPorte is the contact for investigative and forensic sciences (202 305 1106; Gerald.Laporte@usdoj.gov). Chris Tillery, Director of the Office of Science and Technology, is the contact for physical sciences and engineering (202 305 9829; George.Tillery@usdoj.gov). The full solicitation details were made available through an additional information link in the original announcement, which would typically include the specific application components, eligibility nuances for student status and timing, research topic priorities, and submission instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) Program?
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to support doctoral research that aligns with NIJ's mission. It emphasizes research focused on crime, violence, and other criminal justice related issues, and it supports research and evaluation work that can inform policy, practice, and future research.
Who is this fellowship meant to support?
The program is designed to provide fellowship support for Ph.D. students who are nearing the end of their doctoral studies and are positioned to complete a dissertation or a similarly significant final-stage research project.
Does NIJ award the fellowship directly to the doctoral student?
No. NIJ does not award funds directly to individual students. The award is made to an accredited academic university, and the university sponsors the student through the fellowship.
What kind of institution applies for this opportunity?
In practical terms, the applicant is an accredited academic university that offers research-based doctoral degrees in relevant disciplines and can sponsor an eligible Ph.D. candidate in the final stages of their program.
What is the funding amount for this fellowship?
At the time of this solicitation, the fellowship amount is stated as 25,000. The award functions as a grant to the university to cover a doctoral student fellowship at that amount.
How many awards does NIJ expect to make?
The program anticipates making about six awards under this solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds. Applicants are not obligated to contribute a specific portion of non-federal funds to be eligible.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is "Research and Evaluation." This reflects NIJ's focus on generating knowledge, evidence, and actionable findings within the criminal justice field.
What research areas does NIJ indicate are relevant for this fellowship?
The description indicates the fellowship supports research related to criminal justice issues, including crime and violence. It also notes NIJ's interest spans social and behavioral sciences as well as more technical areas such as forensic or investigative sciences, and even physical sciences and engineering as they relate to NIJ priorities.
What is the solicitation number for this opportunity?
This funding announcement is identified as NIJ 2012 3085.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2012. The application deadline was May 2, 2012.
Was the solicitation later archived?
Yes. The solicitation was archived on June 30, 2012.
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of 0. What financial detail should applicants rely on?
Although the listing shows an award ceiling and floor of 0, the narrative clarifies that the key financial detail for applicants is the fixed fellowship amount of 25,000 tied to the doctoral student fellowship.
Is eligibility restricted to certain types of organizations?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could potentially apply. However, the program description clarifies that the intended applicants are accredited universities with appropriate research-based doctoral programs that can sponsor eligible Ph.D. candidates in their final stages.
Who should be contacted with questions about social and behavioral sciences topics?
Dr. Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst, is the contact for social and behavioral sciences. Phone: 202 514 7128. Email: Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov.
Who should be contacted with questions about investigative and forensic sciences topics?
Gerald LaPorte is the contact for investigative and forensic sciences. Phone: 202 305 1106.
Who should be contacted with questions about physical sciences and engineering topics?
Chris Tillery, Director of the Office of Science and Technology, is the contact for physical sciences and engineering. Phone: 202 305 9829. Email: George.Tillery@usdoj.gov.
Where would applicants typically find the full solicitation requirements and submission instructions?
The announcement indicates that full solicitation details were available through an additional information link in the original posting. That full solicitation would typically include the specific application components, eligibility nuances for student status and timing, research topic priorities, and submission instructions.
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