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NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy
National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2026-172786
Closed
Award Range
$0 – $402.889K
Total Program Funding
$402.889K
Expected Awards
1
Deadline
October 7, 2026
What This Grant Funds
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).
Who Can Apply
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
Eligible Applicant Types
Other (see NOFO for details)
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $402.889K
- Total Program Funding
- $402.889K
- Expected Number of Awards
- 1
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Posted: September 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 7, 2026 (0 days remaining)
Agency Contact
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, please contact Gregory Dutton at Phone: 202-532-5612 or Email: gregory.dutton@usdoj.gov gregory.dutton@usdoj.gov
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