NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship

The National Institute of Justice is offering the NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship, a discretionary grant program to support doctoral dissertation research relevant to crime prevention and control, border security, law enforcement, public safety, and the fair administration of criminal or juvenile justice. The fellowship funds research that advances science-based solutions for criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice in the United States. Eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education, and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The program anticipates about 8 awards with a maximum award of $180,000, and applications are due May 19, 2026.