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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Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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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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Requirements

Compliance with Federal, DOJ, OJP, and NIJ regulations and policies.; Protection of human subject research participants' rights and welfare.; Adherence to codes of conduct and ethical standards.; Use of DOJ human subjects protections regulation (28 CFR Part 46).

Application materials

Protection of Human Subjects 'Common Rule' (pdf); NIJ-specific Instructions for Common Rule, Updated 2025; Model Privacy Certificate (fillable pdf, 11 pages); Model Employee Confidentiality Statement; Sample Consent Form for Reporting (doc, 1 page)

Important dates

Awards submitted after January 21, 2019 must comply with 28 CFR Part 46.

Documents

Protection of Human Subjects, 28 CFR 46; Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information, 28 CFR 22

Contact

Cheryl Crawford Watson, Human Subjects Protection Officer, National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs at cheryl.crawford.watson@usdoj.gov

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