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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:** 206**Total Amount Awarded:** $97,866,428
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                                                  Original Solicitation
                                                  Recipient
                                                  State
                                                  Award Number
                                                  Amount
                                                  Status2017
                                                                                        Physical and Chemical Trace Evidence from 3D-Printed Firearms
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        The University of Mississippi
                                                                                        MS
                                                                                        2017-IJ-CX-0001
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Physical Characteristics of Spatter Stains on Textiles: Influence of Impact Surface Texture, Blood Drop Volume and Blood Drop Velocity
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        NC
                                                                                        2018-R2-CX-0033
                                                                                        $272,463
                                                                                        Closed2021
                                                                                        Physics and Mathematical Models for Error Quantifications in Comparative 3D Microscopy for Physical Match Analysis
                                                                                        Research  and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, Fiscal Year 2021
                                                                                        IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                                                        IA
                                                                                        15PNIJ-21-GG-04141-RESS
                                                                                        $742,590
                                                                                        Open2018
                                                                                        Physics and Statistical Models for Physical Match Analysis Utilizing 3D Microscopy of Fracture Surfaces
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                                                        IA
                                                                                        2018-R2-CX-0034
                                                                                        $681,664
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Poisson Processes and Randomly Acquired Characteristics:  Are Wear Features on Footwear Randomly Distributed?
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2018-MU-MU-0003
                                                                                        $178,080
                                                                                        Closed2021
                                                                                        Predictive tools and experiments for blood backspatter: incorporating tissue simulants and muzzle gas interactions
                                                                                        Research  and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, Fiscal Year 2021
                                                                                        IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                                                        IA
                                                                                        15PNIJ-21-GG-04195-RESS
                                                                                        $713,519
                                                                                        Open2017
                                                                                        Pressure factors in cartridge case comparisons
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2017-DN-BX-0161
                                                                                        $378,501
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Probability of a Match in Bitemarks
                                                                                        NIJ/Office of Science and Technology Continuations
                                                                                        Institute for Forensic Imaging
                                                                                        IN
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K252
                                                                                        $96,903
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Provide Labs and Examiners a Capability to Match Infrared Images of Firing Pin Impressions, Deformed bullets matched to test fires, and the validated capability to match images to large data base.
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Research and Development in Forensic Analysis of Impression Evidence:  Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        SED Technology LLC
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K262
                                                                                        $729,000
                                                                                        Closed2004
                                                                                        Quantification of Tool Markings
                                                                                        NIJ Non-solicited Applications, FY 2004
                                                                                        Ames Laboratory (DOE)
                                                                                        
                                                                                        2004-IJ-R-088
                                                                                        $390,000
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Quantified Assessment of AFIS Contextual Information on Accuracy and Reliability of Subsequent Examiner Conclusions
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Complete Consultants Worldwide, LLC.
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K224
                                                                                        $348,770
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Quantified Assessment of Contextual Information in Latent Friction Ridge Impression Analysis Related To Accuracy and Reliability of Subsequent Examiner Suitability Determinations
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Complete Consultants Worldwide, LLC.
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K270
                                                                                        $452,050
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Quantifying the Effects of Database Size and Sample Quality on Measures of Individualization Validity and Accuracy in Forensics
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        George Mason University
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K234
                                                                                        $974,981
                                                                                        Closed2023
                                                                                        Quantifying the strength of support in fingerprint casework comparisons
                                                                                        NIJ FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        IN
                                                                                        15PNIJ-23-GG-04227-SLFO
                                                                                        $609,185
                                                                                        Open2013
                                                                                        Quantitative Algorithm for the Digital Comparison of Torn Duct Tape
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2013-R2-CX-K009
                                                                                        $150,000
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Quantitative Analysis of High Velocity Bloodstain Patterns: A Double Blind Investigation of Impact Velocity Assessment
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Pattern and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        University of California at Davis
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K039
                                                                                        $248,799
                                                                                        Closed2004
                                                                                        Quantitative Assessment of the Discriminative Power of Handwriting
                                                                                        National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards - Office of Science and Technology
                                                                                        Research Foundation of SUNY
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2004-IJ-CX-K050
                                                                                        $490,700
                                                                                        Closed2005
                                                                                        Quantitative Assessment of the Individuality of Friction Ridge Patterns
                                                                                        Friction Ridge Analysis Research
                                                                                        Research Foundation of SUNY
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2005-DD-BX-K012
                                                                                        $596,478
                                                                                        Closed2020
                                                                                        Quantitative Evaluation of Footwear Evidence: Advancing the Footwear Impression Comparison System (FICS) towards Casework Application
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, Fiscal Year 2020
                                                                                        National Institute of Standards and Technology
                                                                                        
                                                                                        DJO-NIJ-20-RO-0010
                                                                                        $609,700
                                                                                        Open2015
                                                                                        Quantitative Tools for Examination of Microscopic Fracture Surface Topology and Degradation for Physical Match Analysis of Evidence
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        Iowa State University of Science and Technology
                                                                                        IA
                                                                                        2015-DN-BX-K056
                                                                                        $445,341
                                                                                        Closed2015
                                                                                        RECOVERY OF DEFACED SERIAL NUMBERS USING INFRARED THERMAL IMAGING
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        Idaho State University
                                                                                        ID
                                                                                        2015-R2-CX-0017
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Closed2005
                                                                                        Reduce Latent Print Examination Backlog and Provide Training
                                                                                        Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
                                                                                        City of Chandler
                                                                                        AZ
                                                                                        2005-DN-BX-0112
                                                                                        $22,306
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        Reference Ballistic Toolmark Database for Research and Development of Identification Systems and Confidence Limits
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        National Institute of Standards and Technology
                                                                                        
                                                                                        2013-R2R-4843
                                                                                        $256,079
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Reliability Measures for Current Methods in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Minnesota Department of Public Safety
                                                                                        MN
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K213
                                                                                        $602,578
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        REPEATABILITY AND UNIQUENESS OF STRIATIONS/IMPRESSIONS IN FIRED CARTRIDGE CASINGS FIRED IN 10 CONSECUTIVELY MANUFACTURED SLIDES
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Miami Dade County
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K230
                                                                                        $17,127
                                                                                        Closed
  
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