NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
This grant funds research to improve forensic lab practices, protocols, and efficiency in publicly funded labs by evaluating and identifying best methods for testing and interpreting physical evidence.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: June 3, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 10, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 per award; total program funding $1,500,000; expected 7 awards.
Summary: Supports research and evaluation to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic laboratories.
Description
This funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation studies that can advance practical knowledge for improving the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. The goal is to identify and inform the forensic community of best practices through the evaluation of both existing and emerging laboratory protocols, and to generate findings that have a direct and immediate impact on laboratory efficiency and policy decisions.
