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NIJ Research and Evaluation of AI for Criminal Justice

Supports research teams and institutions for NIJ Research and Evaluation of AI for Criminal in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense innovation.

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The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research and development agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, funds rigorous evaluation of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools deployed across the criminal justice system through its Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes solicitation (O-NIJ-2025-172615). The program targets empirical studies…

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Rigorous research evaluating AI and machine learning tools used in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and forensic analysis, with emphasis on efficacy, algorithmic bias, and fairness.

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Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nij.ojp.gov