Summary
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is soliciting research and evaluation proposals focused on the testing and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic laboratories. This is a federal grant opportunity under NIJ's FY2025 funding cycle. The work is expected to advance scientific methods, standards, and practices within the publicly funded forensic laboratory community. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and is open for submissions from May 1 through June 3, 2026.