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U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) - Research Assistantship Program

Archived page detailing the NIJ Body Armor Challenge, its goals, winners, and application process.

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DeadlineJanuary 20, 2025
Award amount$75,000
Last checkedJun 28, 2026
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NIJ's Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program for Academics

NIJ LEADS Academics program for early-career academics to partner with law enforcement professionals. Three-year commitment.

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Eligibility
Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree awarded during or since 2020.; Experience working directly with a law enforcement agency on research.; Full-time professor or research faculty at a US university/college.
Requirements
Current CV with degree receipt date.; Letter of support from department chair/supervisor.; One law enforcement practitioner reference.; Personal essay addressing specific questions.
Application materials
CV; Letter of support; Practitioner reference; Personal essay
How to apply
Submit materials to Apply-to-LEADS@policinginstitute.org.; Subject line: LEADS Academics.
Important dates
NIJ typically accepts applications in the spring.; Program is a three-year commitment.
Contact
Apply-to-LEADS@policinginstitute.org

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