Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3093
Apply for NIJ 2012 3093
- 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 "Research on Policing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 27, 2012 and posted on Jan 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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 4 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) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Research on Policing" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3093) focused on strengthening policing practices at the state and local levels through research and evaluation. The central aim of the solicitation was to generate practical, evidence-based knowledge that can improve how criminal investigations are carried out and how police integrity is supported and maintained within law enforcement agencies. NIJ framed the need for this work in terms of public trust: effective investigative practices and strong integrity systems are presented as essential to maintaining community confidence in the police across the United States.
The solicitation highlighted two priority research areas. The first area, Police Investigations, emphasizes studies that can improve criminal investigative processes. While the announcement summary does not list specific subtopics, the intent is to support research that examines investigative effectiveness, identifies promising practices, and helps agencies adopt methods that lead to better outcomes (for example, improved case clearance, stronger evidence handling, better investigative decision-making, or reduced investigative error). The focus is not simply descriptive; NIJ is looking for research that can inform improvements in real-world investigative work in state and local agencies.
The second area, Police Integrity, targets research that can help agencies prevent misconduct, strengthen ethical standards, and reinforce accountability in ways that support legitimacy. Here again, the emphasis is on producing actionable findings that can be translated into policy, training, supervision, and organizational practices that reduce integrity risks and reinforce professional conduct. The broader objective is to support policing that communities view as fair, trustworthy, and worthy of confidence.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was categorized under Research and Evaluation and used an "Other" funding instrument type within a discretionary program structure. NIJ anticipated making approximately four awards. The posting date was January 26, 2012, with the application closing date set for April 25, 2012 (the same date listed as both the original and current closing date). The solicitation later moved to archive status on June 30, 2012. The funding listing shows an award ceiling and award floor of 0, which typically indicates that the specific dollar ranges were not provided in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full solicitation document.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was broadly open to applicants of any entity type, subject to any additional conditions or clarifications that may have appeared in the full solicitation. The announcement also noted that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement or understanding solicitation requirements, NIJ provided direct points of contact: Brett Chapman (202 514 2187, Brett.Chapman@usdoj.gov) and Eric D. Martin (202 514 9588, Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov), both listed as Social Science Analysts. The notice also referenced an additional information link to the solicitation document, indicating that details such as specific research questions of interest, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, and performance reporting expectations would be contained in the full program announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIJ Research on Policing (NIJ 2012 3093)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) titled Research on Policing, Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3093. It is a Research and Evaluation program intended to strengthen state and local policing practices through research and evaluation.
What is the main purpose of the solicitation?
The central aim is to produce practical, evidence-based knowledge that can improve (1) how criminal investigations are conducted and (2) how police integrity is supported and maintained within law enforcement agencies. NIJ frames this work around public trust, emphasizing that effective investigations and strong integrity systems help maintain community confidence in the police.
What are the priority research areas?
The solicitation highlights two priority areas:
- Police Investigations
- Police Integrity
What kinds of topics fall under the Police Investigations research area?
The summary emphasizes research designed to improve criminal investigative processes and outcomes. While the announcement summary does not list specific subtopics, it indicates interest in studies that examine investigative effectiveness and identify promising practices that agencies can adopt. Examples mentioned or implied include improvements related to case clearance, evidence handling, investigative decision-making, and reducing investigative error.
Is NIJ looking for descriptive studies or applied research that leads to improvements?
Based on the summary, NIJ is not seeking research that is only descriptive. The emphasis is on generating actionable knowledge that can inform improvements in real-world investigative work in state and local agencies.
What kinds of topics fall under the Police Integrity research area?
Police Integrity research is aimed at helping agencies prevent misconduct, strengthen ethical standards, and reinforce accountability in ways that support legitimacy. The focus is on findings that can be translated into policy, training, supervision, and organizational practices to reduce integrity risks and reinforce professional conduct.
How does this solicitation connect to public trust and police legitimacy?
NIJ presents effective investigative practices and strong integrity systems as essential to maintaining community confidence in the police. Research supported under this opportunity is intended to help agencies improve fairness, trustworthiness, and legitimacy as seen by the communities they serve.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary program and uses an "Other" funding instrument type. It is categorized under Research and Evaluation.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
NIJ anticipated making approximately four awards.
When was the opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The posting date was January 26, 2012. The application closing date was April 25, 2012 (listed as both the original and current closing date in the summary).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The solicitation moved to archive status on June 30, 2012.
What is the award amount (minimum and maximum)?
The funding listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0. In the context of the summary record, this typically means the specific dollar ranges were not provided there and would need to be verified in the full solicitation document.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was broadly open to applicants of any entity type, subject to any additional conditions or clarifications that may have appeared in the full solicitation.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Where can applicants find details like submission requirements and evaluation criteria?
The summary indicates that an additional information link pointed to the full solicitation document. Items such as specific research questions of interest, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, and performance reporting expectations would be contained in that full program announcement.
Who were the NIJ points of contact for questions?
NIJ provided the following contacts (both listed as Social Science Analysts):
- Brett Chapman - 202 514 2187 - Brett.Chapman@usdoj.gov
- Eric D. Martin - 202 514 9588 - Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov
What kinds of outcomes was NIJ trying to achieve through this research?
The stated goal is to generate evidence that state and local law enforcement agencies can use to improve investigative performance and strengthen integrity systems. The summary highlights practical, real-world improvements that can be adopted through agency policies and practices.
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