The NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program supports doctoral students engaged in research that advances NIJ’s mission. The goal of the GRF program is to increase the pool of scholars engaged in research that addresses the challenges of crime and justice in the United States, particularly at the state and local levels.
Deadline: May
Value: Each successful applicant (i.e., the host academic institution) may request up to $55,500 per year for up to three years of support (for a maximum total of $166,500); Each year of support includes: $40,500 for the fellow’s Salary and Fringe, up to $12,000 for Cost of Education Allowance, up to $3,000 for Research Expenses
Eligibility: Students enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. program in a science or engineering field and who propose a dissertation topic relevant to criminal or juvenile justice are eligible. The applicant academic institution must be fully accredited by one of the regional institutional accreditation commissions recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Major: Social and Behavioral Sciences, STEM
Fellowship Type: Graduate
Category: Dissertation
Nomination: No, but the university must apply on your behalf
Website: National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship Program
