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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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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Requirements

Register on Grants.gov and System for Awards Management.; Read NIJ and OJP grants requirements carefully.; Write a Program Narrative, including abstract, table of contents, main body, and appendixes.; Develop a detailed budget, indicating non-federal contributions if feasible.; Include 14 additional research-related components as applicable.

Application materials

Program Narrative; Budget Detail Worksheet; Biosketches, Curriculum Vitae or Resumes; Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable); Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement

How to apply

Register on Grants.gov and System for Awards Management.; Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity carefully.; Build your proposal, including Program Narrative and Budget.; Submit application package online via Grants.gov and JustGrants.; Applications are submitted to DOJ in a two-step process.

Documents

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide; DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist; NIJ's Frequently Asked Funding Questions; The DOJ Financial Guide; Human Subjects and Privacy Protection Information

Contact

Contact NIJ

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