National Institute of Justice Research Assistantship Program

Guidance for applicants on proposing rigorous evaluation designs for research components, including implementation fidelity, independence, and cost-effectiveness analyses.

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Award amountNIJ provides funds to participating universities to pay salaries and other costs

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Award amount

NIJ provides funds to participating universities to pay salaries and other costs

Academic level

Graduate

Discipline

STEM

Citizenship

U.S. citizens

Eligibility

Students must be associated with an NSF grant; Human Subjects Protection training is required; Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; Must be working towards a doctoral degree throughout the assistantship; Must be enrolled in a research-based doctoral-degree program at an accredited U.S. university; Individuals

Requirements

Résumé/CV; Unofficial transcript(s); One Letter of Recommendation; Writing sample of a scientific paper; Up to three contacts for reference checks; Successful completion of background check

Official source pages

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Guidance for Applicants and Awardees

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) guidance for applicants and awardees on funding opportunities, proposal building, submission, and award management.

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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) | National Institute of Justice

Overview of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its requirements for NIJ grant applicants, including compliance levels and applicant responsibilities.

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Data Archiving | National Institute of Justice

NIJ requires grant recipients to archive data from funded research. This page details the Data Archiving Plan, submission process, and alternative repositories.

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Applications Proposing Evaluation Research | National Institute of Justice

Guidance for applicants on proposing rigorous evaluation designs for research components, including implementation fidelity, independence, and cost-effectiveness analyses.

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NIJ's Frequently Asked Funding Questions

Frequently asked questions about applying for grants and cooperative agreements from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Covers eligibility, application process, and budget.

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Human Subjects and Privacy Protection

Guidance on human subjects and privacy protection for NIJ/OJP-funded awards, including regulations, forms, and contact information for compliance.

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OJP Grant Application Resource Guide

Guidance for OJP grant applicants, detailing policies, statutes, and regulations for applying for OJP funding. Complements funding opportunity notices.

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OJP Budget Detail Worksheet

Downloadable Excel and PDF budget detail worksheets for grant applications. Includes instructions for use and submission.

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