National Institute of Justice
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is a US federal agency funding criminal justice research, development, and evaluation programs through grants.
Fund Your STEM PhD for Public Safety Innovation
Academic institutions can receive grants to support doctoral students in STEM fields whose research addresses crime prevention and criminal justice. Funds cover student stipends, tuition, and research expenses for up to three years.
Get $45K for Criminal Justice Research Grants
Are you a university with a doctoral program focused on crime and justice? This grant supports your students' dissertation research, offering up to $45,000 for projects with real-world impact on U.S. criminal justice policy.
Get $40K for Data Analysis Projects!
The National Institute of Justice is offering up to $40,000 to researchers and organizations for innovative projects analyzing existing data to advance justice. Secure funding to unlock insights and drive impactful change.
Fund Your PhD Research in STEM & Public Safety
Academic institutions can receive grants to fund PhD students in STEM fields whose research addresses crime prevention and criminal justice. This fellowship offers up to 3 years of support, including a $35,000 annual stipend and $15,000 for tuition and research.
Get Grants for Criminal Justice Research
Universities sponsoring doctoral students for research in criminal justice can apply for funding to support dissertation projects with direct policy and practice implications. This program awards fellowships to promising graduate students focusing on crime, violence, and related fields.
Fund Your Criminal Justice PhD Research - NIJ Grants
Seeking funding for doctoral research in crime and justice? The NIJ Ph.D. Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports universities to fund students in their final stages of doctoral study, with fellowships of $25,000 available. Eligible research spans social and behavioral sciences, technology, and forensic sciences relevant to criminal justice.
Fund Your PhD Research: $25,000 NIJ Fellowships
Accredited universities can secure up to $25,000 to support doctoral students conducting vital research in crime, violence, and criminal justice. This fellowship is designed for students in the final stages of their doctoral studies.
Secure Funding for Aviation Tech & Counter-Poaching Missions
This grant is for organizations developing cost-effective aviation technologies to aid in counter-poaching operations for endangered wildlife. Funds will support technology assessment, acquisition, and operational evaluation for law enforcement agencies.
Boost Lab Efficiency: Get Grants for Forensic Science
Publicly funded forensic science labs can get funding to improve testing and processing of physical evidence. This grant helps you discover and implement the most efficient, accurate, and cost-effective methods for your lab's operations.
Get Funding for DNA Lab Upgrades & Processing
State governments with designated DNA labs can receive funds to implement DNA arrestee collection processes, boosting lab capacity for critical DNA analysis. This initiative aims to enhance forensic capabilities and support the goals of the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act.
Grant: Boost Your Research on Sex Offender Tracking Tech
This grant is for researchers and organizations looking to study the effectiveness of information sharing in tracking sex offenders. Funding is available to examine how technology and data sharing impact law enforcement, public awareness, and the costs associated with offender management.
Grant Funding: Improve Services for Youth Victims
This grant opportunity is for organizations looking to evaluate innovative state-level programs that coordinate services for child and youth victims. The funding supports assessing the effectiveness of a comprehensive systems-of-care approach for vulnerable young people and their families.
Get Funding to Improve Victim Support & Law Enforcement
Are you a law enforcement agency looking to revolutionize how you support crime victims? This grant funds evaluations of innovative strategies designed to enhance your agency-wide victim response. Improve services and build stronger community trust with this critical funding opportunity.
Grant for Research on Youth Violence - Get Funding!
This grant funds research to understand and combat violence and victimization among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. If you're involved in research in this area, you could receive funding to develop and test new data collection methods.
Get Funding for Drone Tech for Public Safety
Law enforcement and public safety agencies can get funding to develop an online system for reporting drone flight data. This project aims to improve the safety and efficiency of drone use in public safety operations.
Get Funding for Safer Schools: NIJ Grant
Local and State education agencies can receive funding to research and implement effective strategies for improving school safety, including mental health services and public safety initiatives. Partner with researchers to test interventions and make your schools more secure.
Get Grants for Tribal Community Safety Initiatives
Tribal governments and local agencies can apply for funding to evaluate programs that combat violence against Indian women. This grant supports research into effective strategies to improve safety within tribal communities.
Grants for Tribal Communities: Fight Violence Against Women
This grant offers postdoctoral fellowships for researchers focused on addressing violence against Native American women. It provides funding to expand critical research and inform policy for tribal communities.
Unlock Cold Case Funding: Solve Crimes with DNA Tech!
State and local government agencies can apply for funds to investigate unsolved violent crime "cold cases" using advanced DNA analysis. This grant helps identify and analyze biological evidence, offering a powerful tool to bring justice and solve historical crimes.
Unlock Funding for Criminal Justice Innovation
This grant is for researchers and fellows in criminal justice seeking to influence policy and practice through research dissemination and translation. Funds support case studies and fellowships exploring the impact of scholarly research on implementation.