[National Institute of Justice](https://nij.ojp.gov)

May 19, 2026 (Grants.gov deadline) | May 27, 2026 (JustGrants full application deadline)

Up to $180,000 per award; approx. $1,000,000 total funding; ~8 awards expected

Supports dissertation research by doctoral students addressing issues relevant to criminal or juvenile justice policy and practice in the United States.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports doctoral students whose dissertation research is relevant to the prevention and control of crime, border protection, law enforcement, public safety, or the fair and impartial administration of criminal or juvenile justice in the United States. The goal is to increase the pool of researchers engaged in providing science-based solutions to issues facing the criminal and juvenile justice systems, in alignment with the mission of the U.S. Department of Justice. --- ## Due Dates - May 19, 2026: Grants.gov application deadline (11:59 pm ET) - May 27, 2026: JustGrants full application deadline / Closing Date (8:59 pm ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $180,000 - Estimated total program funding: $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 8 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - The applicant institution applies on behalf of the doctoral student. - The doctoral student’s dissertation research must be relevant to criminal or juvenile justice policy and practice in the United States. --- ## Application Process - Submit the initial application via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361626) by the stated deadline. - Complete the full application in JustGrants by the subsequent deadline. - Review the [Full Announcement](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172575) for detailed instructions and required documentation. - Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - For technical issues or questions, contact the relevant support centers listed below well before the deadline. --- ## External Links - [NIJ Opportunity Page](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172575) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361626) - [Full Announcement PDF](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/O-NIJ-2025-172575.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Program/Requirements Assistance | OJP Response Center: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY)
Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov | | Grants.gov Technical Support | 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035
Email: support@grants.gov | | JustGrants Technical Support | 833-872-5175
Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov | | SAM.gov Help Desk | [SAM.gov Help Desk](https://sam.gov/content/help) | Hours and additional details are available in the full announcement.

NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship

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