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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

National Institute of Justice

gregory.dutton@usdoj.gov

202-616-5314

Additional details

Funding instrument
Grant
Cost sharing required
No

Opportunity number: O-NIJ-2026-172786

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