NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy
National Institute of Justice · National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants (16.560)
Posted 30 Sept 2026 · 7 days left
In plain terms
The US National Institute of Justice is completing funding for a specific forensic science research project on gunshot residue detection using vibrational spectroscopy, with a maximum award of 402,889 US dollars. Only the Research Foundation for the State University of New York is eligible to apply, with applications due by 7 October 2026.
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Summary
This opportunity seeks to direct the findings of basic scientific research; foster research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science; and support ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of forensic evidence for criminal justice purposes. Toward that end, it aims to complete funding for the project “A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy” (15PNIJ-24-GG-03857-NIJB).
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Who can apply
- academia_research
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Only the applicant that received an official invitation letter from NIJ is able and eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for eligibility requirements. The application will only be accepted from: RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK