Synopsis

This NOFO seeks to support doctoral students whose dissertation research is relevant to preventing and controlling crime, protecting the border, enforcing the law, promoting public safety, or ensuring the fair and impartial administration of criminal or juvenile justice in the United States. This furthers the DOJ mission by increasing the pool of researchers who are engaged in providing science-based solutions to problems relevant to criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice in the United States.
Response Date	May 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Mar 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	180,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility:	N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institute of Justice
Link to Additional Information:	Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-616-5314

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.560: National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants