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                            Funding & Awards
 Awards: Listing of Funded Projects
        

                          Every year, NIJ awards grants and cooperative agreements for research, development, evaluation, testing and training and technical assistance projects across the spectrum of criminal justice. Description

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**Number of Awards:** 99**Total Amount Awarded:** $37,489,274
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                                                  Title
                                                  Original Solicitation
                                                  Recipient
                                                  State
                                                  Award Number
                                                  AmountSort descending
                                                  Status2021
                                                                                        Research on Forensic Toxicological Laboratory Testing and Reporting Practices
                                                                                        NIJ Non-solicited Applications, FY 2020
                                                                                        Federal Bureau of Investigation
                                                                                        
                                                                                        DJO-NIJ-20-RO-0008
                                                                                        $25,000
                                                                                        Open2015
                                                                                        Evaluation of Acute Cell Toxicity of Pyrolytic Products of Synthetic Cannabinoids
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        West Virginia University
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2015-R2-CX-0032
                                                                                        $45,683
                                                                                        Closed2015
                                                                                        Metabolism and Analysis of Desomorphine
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        Sam Houston State University
                                                                                        TX
                                                                                        2015-R2-CX-0031
                                                                                        $46,008
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        Improved Detection of Kratom Alkalids in Forensic Toxicology
                                                                                        NIJ FY 16 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        Sam Houston State University
                                                                                        TX
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0006
                                                                                        $47,186
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        A mechanism-based forensic investigation into the postmortem redistribution of morphine
                                                                                        NIJ FY 16 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        Northeastern University
                                                                                        MA
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0002
                                                                                        $47,833
                                                                                        Open2017
                                                                                        Evaluation of Acute Cell Toxicity of Pyrolytic Products of Synthetic Cannabinoids
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences Continuations
                                                                                        West Virginia University
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2015-R2-CX-0032
                                                                                        $47,916
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        Development of Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry for the Detection of Acetyl Fentanyl and Synthetic Cannabinoids
                                                                                        NIJ FY 16 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        Trustees of Indiana University
                                                                                        IN
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0007
                                                                                        $48,406
                                                                                        Closed2017
                                                                                        A mechanism-based forensic investigation into the postmortem redistribution of morphine
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences Continuations
                                                                                        Northeastern University
                                                                                        MA
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0002
                                                                                        $48,818
                                                                                        Open2016
                                                                                        Evaluation of Acute Cell Toxicity of Pyrolytic Products of Synthetic Cannabinoids
                                                                                        Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences Continuations
                                                                                        West Virginia University
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2015-R2-CX-0032
                                                                                        $49,977
                                                                                        Closed2017
                                                                                        A More Timely Process for Identifying and Analyzing Trends of Emerging Novel Psychoactive Substances in the United States
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
                                                                                        PA
                                                                                        2017-R2-CX-0002
                                                                                        $49,994
                                                                                        Closed2015
                                                                                        Electrochemical and Colorimetric Aptamer-Based Sensors for Rapid On-site Screening of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Seized Substances and Biological samples.
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        Florida International University Board of Trustees
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2015-R2-CX-0034
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Open2017
                                                                                        Development of Improved Extraction/Purification Methods for LC-QqQ-MS Analysis of Novel Psychoactive Substances
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        The Florida International University Board of Trustees
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2017-IJ-CX-0004
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Closed2017
                                                                                        Optimization of Pretreatment Parameters in Hair Analysis for Drugs of Abuse and Understanding Protein-Drug Physicochemical Interactions
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2017-IJ-CX-0005
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Closed2017
                                                                                        Development and Application of Small-molecule Spatial Distribution Imaging: Laser Ablation Direct Analysis in Real Time Imaging-Mass Spectrometry (LADI-MS)
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        The State University of New York, University at Albany
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2017-R2-CX-0003
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Funding for toxicologic testing to improve the quality and timeliness of toxicology services required to determine cause and manner of death
                                                                                        FY2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        Fulton County Medical Examiner
                                                                                        GA
                                                                                        2010-CD-BX-0067
                                                                                        $55,000
                                                                                        Closed2003
                                                                                        Application of Solid Phase Microextraction Methods for Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Postmortem and Decomposed Samples
                                                                                        General Forensic Research and  Development for FY 2003
                                                                                        Sam Houston State University
                                                                                        TX
                                                                                        2003-IJ-CX-K002
                                                                                        $58,264
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        Evaluation of Sample Preparation Techniques for Matrix Effects and Absolute Recovery Using UPLC-MS/MS Using Opiates and Liver Tissue Specimens as the Model and Application to Post-Mortem Toxicology
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        Virginia Commonwealth University
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0148
                                                                                        $91,017
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        Extraction and Quantification of Fentanyl and Metabolites from Complex Biological Matrices to Support Medicolegal Death Investigations
                                                                                        Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, FY 2019
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2019-R2-CX-0037
                                                                                        $100,000
                                                                                        Closed2020
                                                                                        LC-QqQ-MS screening assay for abused drug exposure based on covalent peptide/protein modification
                                                                                        Graduate Research Fellowship, Fiscal Year 2020
                                                                                        FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2020-R2-CX-0023
                                                                                        $100,000
                                                                                        Closed2023
                                                                                        Development of a Stable Matrix-Matched Standard for Molecular and Elemental Analysis of Hair in Forensic Toxicology
                                                                                        NIJ FY23 Graduate Research Fellowship
                                                                                        THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        15PNIJ-23-GG-01945-RESS
                                                                                        $110,966
                                                                                        Open2006
                                                                                        Enhanced Studies of LC/MS/MS Capabilities to Analyze Toxicology Postmortem Samples
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Research and Development in the Area of Forensic Toxicology Solicitation: Invited Full Applications
                                                                                        Georgia Bureau of Investigation
                                                                                        GA
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K015
                                                                                        $136,220
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        Chasing the Electronic Cigarette Dragon - Characterizing the Evolution and Impact of Design and Content
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        Virginia Commonwealth University
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0150
                                                                                        $139,233
                                                                                        Closed2011
                                                                                        Comprehensive Forensic Toxicological Analysis Of Designer Drugs
                                                                                        NIJ FY 11 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        The Florida International University Board of Trustees
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2011-DN-BX-K559
                                                                                        $143,225
                                                                                        Closed2015
                                                                                        Development and Validation of Two Innovative Quantitative Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Methods for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories
                                                                                        NIJ FY 14 Research and Development for Publicly Funded Forensic Science Laboratories to Assess the Testing and Processing of Physical Evidence
                                                                                        Department of Forensic Science
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2015-DN-BX-K008
                                                                                        $149,504
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        The Effects of Synthetic Cathinone Chirality on Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics and Its Implications for Forensic Toxicology
                                                                                        Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, FY 2019
                                                                                        VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2019-R2-CX-0046
                                                                                        $149,960
                                                                                        Closed
  
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