NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

About This Program

NIJ FY25 funding opportunity supports research and evaluation studies to improve examination and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic laboratories. Projects should identify best practices through evaluation of laboratory protocols and have direct impact on laboratory operations and forensic science advancement.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

• 1Must be eligible applicant as defined in opportunity listing
• 2Application must be submitted through Grants.gov by posted deadline
• 3SAM.gov registration required prior to application
• 4Project must focus on forensic laboratory protocols and physical evidence examination
• 5Research must produce practical knowledge for forensic community