Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2018 13600
The NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to fund basic or applied research and development that strengthens forensic science. The program is built around supporting focused, clearly defined projects that either expand the scientific knowledge base that informs forensic policy and day-to-day practice, or produce tangible outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods with real potential for forensic use. The overall thrust is to move discoveries from broader scientific and engineering fields, as well as ongoing forensic research, into practical advances that help criminal justice agencies identify, analyze, and interpret physical evidence more effectively.
A central priority of this solicitation is improving the performance and usefulness of forensic methods. NIJ emphasizes methods that are highly discriminating (better at telling sources apart), accurate and reliable (sound performance with known limitations), cost-effective (reasonable to deploy at scale), and rapid (faster turnaround without sacrificing quality). Projects are expected to connect to the practical challenges faced by the forensic science community. Applicants are encouraged to align their work with documented needs, including the operational needs discussed at NIJ's FY 2016 Forensic Science Technical Working Group meeting (available via NIJ.gov) and the broader research needs compiled through the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC). Importantly, NIJ signals that proposed work does not have to deliver an immediate, field-ready fix to a listed problem, but it should clearly speak to those needs and contribute meaningful knowledge or developmental progress that supports eventual solutions.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This mix is intended to attract proposals from academic labs, government entities, nonprofits, and commercial developers, reflecting the reality that advances in forensic science often come from collaborations across sectors.
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development, uses the grant funding instrument, and is associated with CFDA number 16.560. The solicitation was created on February 21, 2018, with an original closing date of April 23, 2018. NIJ anticipated making about 50 awards under this solicitation, with an overall award ceiling listed as $20,000,000. The funding opportunity number is NIJ 2018 13600, and the title is NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes.
Taken together, this solicitation is essentially an R and D pipeline for forensic science: it funds well-scoped research that can either clarify what works and why (building the evidence base behind forensic practices) or generate new or improved tools and methods that can be validated and eventually adopted in operational forensic settings. The most competitive projects are likely to be those that are tightly defined, technically rigorous, and explicitly tied to real forensic community needs, while also showing a credible path toward measurable improvements in capability, speed, cost, and scientific defensibility.Apply for NIJ 2018 13600
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2018. (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 $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ). It funds basic or applied research and development intended to strengthen forensic science for criminal justice purposes.
What kinds of projects does NIJ want to fund under this solicitation?
NIJ is looking for focused, clearly defined research and development projects that either (1) expand the scientific knowledge base that informs forensic policy and day-to-day practice, or (2) produce tangible outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods that have real potential for forensic use.
Is this opportunity more about research, development, or both?
Both. The solicitation supports basic or applied research as well as development work, as long as the project is clearly scoped and is aimed at strengthening forensic science in ways that matter for criminal justice agencies and practitioners.
What is the main goal or overall thrust of the program?
The overall thrust is to move discoveries from broader scientific and engineering fields, along with ongoing forensic research, into practical advances that help criminal justice agencies identify, analyze, and interpret physical evidence more effectively.
What is NIJ prioritizing within forensic science R&D?
A central priority is improving the performance and usefulness of forensic methods. NIJ emphasizes methods that are highly discriminating, accurate and reliable (with known limitations), cost-effective, and rapid.
What does NIJ mean by "highly discriminating" forensic methods?
In the context of this solicitation, "highly discriminating" methods are those that perform better at telling sources apart (i.e., they can more effectively distinguish between different potential sources of evidence).
Does NIJ require projects to be immediately field-ready?
No. NIJ indicates that proposed work does not have to deliver an immediate, field-ready fix to a listed problem. However, it should clearly speak to documented needs and contribute meaningful knowledge or developmental progress that supports eventual solutions.
How should applicants connect their proposed work to real-world forensic needs?
Projects are expected to connect to practical challenges faced by the forensic science community. Applicants are encouraged to align proposals with documented needs, including operational needs discussed at NIJ's FY 2016 Forensic Science Technical Working Group meeting (available via NIJ.gov) and broader research needs compiled through the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC).
What are examples of "tangible outputs" NIJ is interested in funding?
The solicitation specifically mentions outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods that have real potential for forensic use.
Who is eligible to apply for this NIJ grant?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are individuals allowed to apply, or only organizations?
Individuals are listed among the eligible applicants for this solicitation.
Can for-profit companies apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as well as small businesses.
Can universities and colleges apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Can government agencies apply?
Yes. State, county, city or township, and special district governments are eligible to apply.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included in the eligibility list.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible.
What category of funding opportunity is this?
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this solicitation is 16.560.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NIJ 2018 13600.
What is the official title of the solicitation?
The title is NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes.
When was the solicitation created?
The solicitation was created on February 21, 2018.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date listed is April 23, 2018.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making about 50 awards under this solicitation.
What is the overall award ceiling noted for this solicitation?
The overall award ceiling is listed as $20,000,000.
What makes a project likely to be competitive for this solicitation?
Based on the solicitation description, the most competitive projects are likely to be tightly defined, technically rigorous, explicitly tied to real forensic community needs, and show a credible path toward measurable improvements in capability, speed, cost, and scientific defensibility.
Does NIJ encourage cross-sector participation or collaboration?
The eligibility mix is designed to attract proposals from academic labs, government entities, nonprofits, and commercial developers, reflecting that advances in forensic science often come from collaborations across sectors.
How does NIJ describe the role of this solicitation within forensic science progress?
It is described as an R&D pipeline for forensic science: funding well-scoped research that can clarify what works and why (building the evidence base behind forensic practices) or generate new or improved tools and methods that can be validated and eventually adopted in operational forensic settings.
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