OpportunityTitle: NIJ FY 13 Social Science Research on Forensic Science
CategoryExplanation: Research and Evaluation
Description: NIJ is seeking applications for funding social science research on forensic science. Some of the forensic disciplines, particularly in the area of DNA, have experienced numerous advances over the last decade. NIJ is interested in stimulating research to examine the impact of these forensic advances on the criminal justice system and changes in policies to adapt to the greater use of forensic evidence.
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GrantorContactText: For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. &lt;br/&gt;Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. &lt;br/&gt;For general assistance with other requirements of this solicitation, contact Dr. Katharine Browning, Senior Social Science Analyst, by telephone at 202-616-4786, or by e-mail at Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov. For assistance with the section requesting &#147;Further Research on the Rate of Wrongful Conviction,&#148; contact Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, by telephone at 202-514-4138, or by e-mail at Eric.D.Martin@ojp.usdoj.gov.