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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
                                                  Status2009
                                                                                        Application of Machine Learning to Toolmarks: Statistically Based Methods for Impression Pattern Comparisons
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Research and Development in Forensic Analysis of Impression Evidence:  Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        Research Foundation of CUNY c/o John Jay College
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K041
                                                                                        $704,189
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Application of spatial statistics to latent print identifications: Towards improved forensic science methodologies
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Western Oregon University
                                                                                        OR
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K228
                                                                                        $685,754
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        City of New York, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Forensic Science Training Grant
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        Office of Chief Medical Examiner
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K205
                                                                                        $1,000,000
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Computerized System for Aiding the Expert in Evaluating the Degree of Certainty in 2D Shoeprints
                                                                                        NIJ Non-solicited Applications, FY 2009
                                                                                        U.S. Department of Defense (Israeli National Police via TSWG)
                                                                                        
                                                                                        2009-DN-R-090
                                                                                        $366,009
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Consecutive & Random Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol Breech Face & Fired Cartridge Case Evaluations
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Research and Development in Forensic Analysis of Impression Evidence:  Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        The Regents of the University of California
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K168
                                                                                        $703,091
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Development and delivery of a series of seven self-paced, interactive (with simulated exercises) online crime scene investigation training modules.
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        Forensic Training Network, LLC
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K176
                                                                                        $121,625
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Development of Synthetically Generated LEA Signatures to Generalize Probability of False Positive Identification Estimates
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Intelligent Automation, Inc.
                                                                                        MD
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K236
                                                                                        $450,969
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Error Rates for Latent Fingerprinting as a Function ofVisual Complexity and Cognitive Difficulty
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        The Regents of the University of California
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K225
                                                                                        $866,674
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Establishing the Quantitative Basis for Sufficiency: Thresholds and Metrics for Friction Ridge Pattern Detail Quality and the Foundation for a Standard
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K229
                                                                                        $854,907
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        FY09 Pattern Evidence Training Program
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC)
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K198
                                                                                        $627,321
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Manipulative Virtual Tools for Tool Mark Characterization
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Ames Laboratory (DOE)
                                                                                        
                                                                                        2009-DN-R-119-1
                                                                                        $360,000
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Mobile Fingerprint Capture
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Biometrics Technologies: Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        University of Massachusetts Lowell
                                                                                        MA
                                                                                        2009-IJ-CX-K021
                                                                                        $354,357
                                                                                        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
                                                                                        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
                                                                                        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
                                                                                        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
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Function of Cyanoacrylate Fingerprint Development Process
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Office of Science and Technology Continuations
                                                                                        Mountain State University Inc.
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K196
                                                                                        $207,731
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Statistical Evaluation of Torn Duct Tape
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        The Regents of the University of California
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K235
                                                                                        $154,300
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        The information content of friction ridge impressions as revealed by human experts
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Indiana University
                                                                                        IN
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K226
                                                                                        $424,285
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Use of Magneto-Rheological Fluids for Collecting, Preserving, and Analyzing Toolmark and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Research and Development in Forensic Analysis of Impression Evidence:  Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        Pace University
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K204
                                                                                        $186,950
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Acquisition of Fingerprint Topology using Columnar Thin Films
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Pattern and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        The Pennsylvania State University
                                                                                        PA
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K232
                                                                                        $470,216
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Determination Unique Fracture Patterns in Glass and Glassy Polymers
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        The Regents of the University of California
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K219
                                                                                        $152,877
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Developing Methods to Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Latent Fingermark Development by Superglue Fuming
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Pattern and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        The University of Tennessee
                                                                                        TN
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K202
                                                                                        $258,816
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Development of a Science Base and Open Source Software for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Pattern and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K203
                                                                                        $632,244
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Digitizing Device to Capture Track Impressions
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Pattern and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        Indiana University
                                                                                        IN
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K145
                                                                                        $253,120
                                                                                        Closed
  
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