OpportunityTitle: NIJ FY 2010 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
Description: NIJ seeks qualified applicants to conduct research to improve the understanding of the accuracy, reliability, and measurement validity of the forensic science disciplines (specific disciplines stated below). In this solicitation, the term &#147;validity&#148; refers to the extent of the truth of an inference based upon scientific measurement. In other words, what is the extent to which relevant scientific evidence supports an inference as being true or correct? This solicitation does not address subjective, qualitative, or legal analyses of validity. How to Apply: Applications will be submitted through OJP&#146;s Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a Web-based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award and management of grants at OJP. Applicants should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system. Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. If you experience technical difficulties at any point during this process, please e-mail GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov, or call 1&#150;888&#150;549&#150;9901 (option 3), Monday&#150;Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays. OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline.
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GrantorContactText: For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Gerald Laporte, Forensic Policy Program Manager, at 202-305-1106 or by email to Gerald.Laporte@usdoj.gov.  &lt;br/&gt;For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1&#150;888&#150;549&#150;9901, option 3 or via e-mail to GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov &lt;br/&gt;