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NIJ Research and Development in Forensic Science

NIJ R&D of Innovations in Forensic Science

Supports forensic innovation teams improving AI and biotech solutions through practical trials.

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The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research and development arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, funds the development of new analytical methods, forensic technologies, and validation studies through its Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science solicitation. The FY25 opportunity (O-NIJ-2025-172598) is one of three companion forensic science solicitations in the FY25 …

What this grant funds

Research and development of new analytical methods, forensic technologies, and validation studies across DNA, latent prints, firearms and toolmarks, digital evidence, and related forensic science disciplines.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nij.ojp.gov