Criminal Justice Research and Development_Graduate Research Fellowships

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
Grants are awarded by the Institute Director based on the recommendations of criminal justice experts from outside reviewers and Institute staff.

Preapplication Coordination:
None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
Detailed information is provided in the program solicitation which is obtained by sending a self-addressed mailing label to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849-6000 or calling toll free to request a copy at (800) 851-3420 or accessing the web site at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij under "Funding Opportunities". This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Deadlines:
Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Proposals will be due and subsequently reviewed three times a year, in February, June, and October, with funding decisions made within 60-90 days of the review date.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Approximately 90 days from application deadline.

Appeals:
Hearings by the Director.

Renewals:
None.