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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:** 1,088**Total Amount Awarded:** $250,671,899
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                                                  Title
                                                  Original Solicitation
                                                  RecipientSort ascending
                                                  State
                                                  Award Number
                                                  Amount
                                                  Status2014
                                                                                        Fingernails as Recorders of Region-of-Origin and Travel History
                                                                                        NIJ FY 14 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        University of Utah
                                                                                        UT
                                                                                        2014-DN-BX-0003
                                                                                        $35,000
                                                                                        Closed2023
                                                                                        Impact of Relic DNA on Forensic Microbiome Applications in Criminal Investigations
                                                                                        NIJ FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
                                                                                        TN
                                                                                        15PNIJ-23-GG-04205-RESS
                                                                                        $229,454
                                                                                        Open2010
                                                                                        Validation of Forensic Characterization and Chemical Identification of Dyes Extracted from Millimeter-length Fibers
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Instrumental Analysis for Forensic Science Applications
                                                                                        University of South Carolina Research Foundation
                                                                                        SC
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K245
                                                                                        $451,336
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Evaluation of Statistical Measures for Fiber Comparisons:Interlaboratory Studies and Forensic Databases
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        University of South Carolina Research Foundation
                                                                                        SC
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K220
                                                                                        $489,049
                                                                                        Closed2021
                                                                                        Research and Evaluation of the Implementation and Use of Continuous Probabilistic Genotyping Software to Improve the Interpretation of Forensic DNA Mixtures
                                                                                        Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories, Fiscal Year 2021
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH
                                                                                        TX
                                                                                        15PNIJ-21-GG-02710-SLFO
                                                                                        $377,311
                                                                                        Open2015
                                                                                        Human Microbiome Species and Genes for Human Identification
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of North Texas Health Science Center
                                                                                        TX
                                                                                        2015-NE-BX-K006
                                                                                        $589,701
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        Microscopy with Direct Analyte Probe Nanoextraction (DAPNe)-Coupled to Nanospray Mass Spectrometry for Localized Chemical Analysis of Document Inks
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of North Texas
                                                                                        TX
                                                                                        2013-R2-CX-K007
                                                                                        $380,986
                                                                                        Closed2017
                                                                                        Extended Development, Verification, and Validation of a Blast Dynamics Simulator for Post-Blast Forensic Investigations
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, THE
                                                                                        NC
                                                                                        2017-R2-CX-0009
                                                                                        $46,094
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        Application of Particle-Correlated Raman Spectroscopy for the Forensic Examination of Soils
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, FY 2019
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, INCORPORATED
                                                                                        CT
                                                                                        2019-DU-BX-0017
                                                                                        $686,336
                                                                                        Open2022
                                                                                        Ionic liquid-solvated near infrared dyes for detection of trace blood spatter in textiles under ambient lighting conditions
                                                                                        NIJ FY22 Research and Development in Forensic Sciences for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
                                                                                        MS
                                                                                        15PNIJ-22-GG-04427-RESS
                                                                                        $431,907
                                                                                        Open2018
                                                                                        Classification Procedure for Lubricant Stains and Samples Collected from Sexual Assaults
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2018-MU-BX-0002
                                                                                        $354,195
                                                                                        Closed2017
                                                                                        Identification and Detection of Cosmetics Transferred during Close Personal Attacks
                                                                                        NIJ FY17 Graduate Research Fellowship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2017-R2-CX-0005
                                                                                        $50,000
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Analysis and Characterization of Smokeless Powders and Smokeless Powder Residues
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2018-R2-CX-0008
                                                                                        $150,000
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        Forensic Application of Pollen DNA Barcoding
                                                                                        Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, FY 2019
                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2019-R2-CX-0039
                                                                                        $150,000
                                                                                        Closed2012
                                                                                        Level of confidence in elemental analysis by LIBS
                                                                                        NIJ FY 12 Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2012-DN-BX-K027
                                                                                        $399,532
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Application of Fluorescence Line Narrowing Spectrosocopy to Forensic Fiber Examination
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Forensics Science Research Targeting Forensic Engineering, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Odontology, Trace Evidence, Controlled Substances, and Questioned Documents: Invited Full Applications
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K036
                                                                                        $185,476
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        Combined Genetic and Micro-chemical Analysis of Household Dust as a Definitive Trace Identifier of a Room and its Occupants
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2013-DN-BX-K025
                                                                                        $188,198
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Application of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to Forensic Science:  Analysis of Paint Samples
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Forensics Science Research Targeting Forensic Engineering, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Odontology, Trace Evidence, Controlled Substances, and Questioned Documents: Invited Full Applications
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K251
                                                                                        $167,227
                                                                                        Closed2008
                                                                                        Designing, Developing, and Delivering an Online/Classroom CBRNE Course
                                                                                        NIJ FY 08 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2008-DN-BX-K199
                                                                                        $452,468
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        Smokeless Powder Reference Collection and SWGFEX Smokeless Powders Database Expansion
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2013-R2-CX-K008
                                                                                        $224,841
                                                                                        Closed2008
                                                                                        Designing, Developing, and Delivering an Online/Classroom Explosives Analysis Course
                                                                                        NIJ FY 08 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2008-DN-BX-K070
                                                                                        $520,557
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Molecular Characterization of Trace Biological Evidence for the Optimized Recovery and Analysis of 'Touch DNA'
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Forensic DNA Research and Development
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K139
                                                                                        $304,657
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        LIBS for Soil Screening Study of Matrix Effects on Elemental Profiling
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2013-DN-BX-K006
                                                                                        $292,182
                                                                                        Closed2012
                                                                                        Encapsulated phase change nanoparticles as thermally-readable covert taggants
                                                                                        NIJ FY 12 Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2012-DN-BX-K021
                                                                                        $350,200
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        Characterization and Classification of Sexual Assault Lubricants using Direct Analysis in Real Time at Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        University of Central Florida
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2016-NE-BX-0001
                                                                                        $324,082
                                                                                        Closed
  
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