Amount: Up to $40,000/year (stipend + research costs)
Deadline: Varies (typically February)
Level: phd
Renewable: Yes
About
The NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports doctoral students engaged in research that is relevant to criminal justice and public safety. It aims to develop new knowledge and expertise in the field.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
- GPA: Competitive
- Doctoral students in criminology, criminal justice, and related social science fields
Required Materials
- Application form
- Research Proposal
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in December. Deadline in February. Notifications in Summer.
Tips
Align your research with NIJ's priorities and demonstrate its potential impact on criminal justice policy and practice. Emphasize methodological rigor.