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NIJ Research and Development in Forensic Science

Funds new forensic methods and validation studies that improve criminal justice reliability.

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NIJ Research and Development in Forensic Science funds applied research and validation for innovations used in forensic practice, including new methods and technologies across disciplines such as DNA analysis, latent print analysis, firearms and toolmark science, and digital evidence.

The program is operated within NIJ's forensic portfolio and is published as a recurring annual federal grant line…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: nij.ojp.gov