Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2439
Apply for NIJ 2010 2439
- 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 Social Science Research in Forensic Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2010 and posted on Mar 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 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 2 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) grant opportunity titled "NIJ Social Science Research in Forensic Science" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2010-2439) is a discretionary research and evaluation grant intended to support social science studies that strengthen how forensic evidence is used across the criminal justice system. The core idea behind the program is that forensic science is not static: as new technologies, laboratory methods, and analytic tools develop, law enforcement and courts also need better evidence on how these changes affect accuracy, efficiency, fairness, and overall trust in forensic processes. NIJ is looking for research that can improve public safety and advance the administration of justice by identifying what works, what does not, and what safeguards are needed to protect the integrity of forensic work from collection through courtroom presentation.
The solicitation is broad in scope and is not limited to one forensic discipline. Applicants are invited to propose projects that align with topics identified in the solicitation itself, but they are also explicitly allowed to propose other social science research projects relevant to forensic science. In practice, this means NIJ is open to studies that examine the human and organizational side of forensic evidence, such as decision-making, operational procedures, quality assurance, the implementation of new technologies, communication between laboratories and investigators, how forensic results are interpreted and reported, and how forensic evidence is understood and weighed by prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, and juries. The emphasis is on producing usable knowledge that can improve the effectiveness and reliability of forensic evidence in real-world criminal justice settings.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract) in the "Research and Evaluation" funding activity category. NIJ anticipated making about two awards under this opportunity. The posting date and creation date were both March 4, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 3, 2010, and an archive date of June 30, 2010. The solicitation lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to provide a financial match as a condition of applying. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0 in the summary data, which typically indicates that specific funding ranges were either not set in the summary record or were described in the full solicitation document rather than in the high-level listing.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any clarifications in the solicitation. This generally signals that universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, state and local government agencies, and other qualified organizations could apply, as long as they met the detailed requirements described in the full announcement. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically or needed help interpreting solicitation requirements, the point of contact listed is Katharine Browning at (202) 616-4786, with an agency point-of-contact email address referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NIJ Social Science Research in Forensic Science."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ-2010-2439.
What kind of funding is this (grant or contract)?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant, not a contract.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Research and Evaluation.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support social science research that strengthens how forensic evidence is used across the criminal justice system, with the goal of improving public safety and advancing the administration of justice.
What kinds of projects is NIJ looking to fund?
NIJ is looking for social science studies that produce practical, usable knowledge about how forensic evidence is collected, analyzed, interpreted, reported, and presented, and how changes in technologies or procedures affect accuracy, efficiency, fairness, and trust in forensic processes.
Is the solicitation limited to a single forensic discipline (like DNA only)?
No. The solicitation is broad in scope and is not limited to one forensic discipline.
Do proposed projects have to match a specific list of topics?
Applicants are invited to propose projects aligned with topics identified in the solicitation, but they are also explicitly allowed to propose other social science research projects relevant to forensic science.
What does NIJ mean by the "social science" side of forensic science?
Based on the description, NIJ is emphasizing the human and organizational aspects of forensic evidence, such as decision-making, operational procedures, quality assurance, implementation of new technologies, communication between laboratories and investigators, interpretation and reporting of results, and how forensic evidence is understood and weighed by prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, and juries.
What outcomes is NIJ hoping this research will support?
NIJ is seeking research that identifies what works, what does not, and what safeguards are needed to protect the integrity of forensic work from evidence collection through courtroom presentation.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
NIJ anticipated making about two awards under this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was March 4, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is May 3, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing includes an archive date of June 30, 2010, indicating the opportunity has been archived.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation summary indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling and award floor are both shown as 0 in the summary data, which typically means the specific funding ranges were not set in the summary record or were described in the full solicitation document rather than in the high-level listing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation.
What types of organizations might "unrestricted eligibility" include?
The description suggests that unrestricted eligibility generally signals openness to universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and state or local government agencies, as long as they meet the detailed requirements in the full announcement.
Who can applicants contact for help with the full announcement or solicitation requirements?
The point of contact listed is Katharine Browning at (202) 616-4786, with an agency point-of-contact email address referenced in the notice.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could seek assistance through the listed point of contact, Katharine Browning.
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