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NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy
Posted Sep 30, 2026·open
AGENCY
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
PROGRAM
Continuation
AMOUNT
$0 – $403K
CLOSES
Oct 7, 2026
Description
This opportunity seeks to direct the findings of basic scientific research; foster research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science; and support ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of forensic evidence for criminal justice purposes. Toward that end, it aims to complete funding for the project “A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy” (15PNIJ-24-GG-03857-NIJB).
Eligibility
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Contact
Additional details
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Cost sharing required
- No
Opportunity number: O-NIJ-2026-172786
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