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              Step 1: Identify Needs Through Stakeholder EngagementStep 2: Develop Research Agenda based on:Congressional and administration prioritiesNIJ PrioritiesAvailable fundingState of knowledge assessmentStep 3: Preaward ActivitiesNIJ issues solicitationApplications begun in Grants.govApplication completed and submitted in JustGrantsNIJ scientists review for:Responsiveness to solicitationFulfillment of basic minimum requirementsIf denied in for, the applicant is notified, and a denial is filed in OJP’s JustGrantsIf approved, peer reviewers assess the application for statement of the problem, project design and implementation, potential impact, capabilities and competencies, budget and dissemination plan. The peer review process ends with reviewers conferring to reach a consensus.NIJ scientists prepare a funding recommendation to the Director based on peer review input, applicant past performance, portfolio balance, and other considerations.NIJ director makes award decisions based on input from NIJ scientists, potential impact, peer review input, proposed budgets, applicant past performance, research independence and integrity, strategic priorities, and available funding.Step 4: Post Award ActivitiesThroughout the life of an award, NIJ provides:Performance and process monitoringSite visits and desk auditsScientific collaboration and inputReview and processing of award changesNEPA review and guidanceHuman subject and privacy review and guidanceStep 5: Evaluate Research ResultsResearch results are reviewed:Externally through a peer review of the final report or field testing.Internally through testing of the technology or product and the internal evaluation of results.Results from awards inform the research agenda and become part of the process of developing future funding opportunities.Step 6: Disseminate to Policymakers, Practitioners, and Academia
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