NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is inviting the National Policing Institute (NPI) to apply for the FY25 Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program. The program aims to strengthen the research capacity of law‑enforcement agencies by funding a scholar who will develop data‑driven research skills within an agency. Only one award is anticipated, with up to $1,000,000 in cooperative‑agreement funding. The solicitation is limited to the invited applicant; all other entities are ineligible. The deadline for submission is September 24, 2026. Key points: • Invitation‑only grant – only the National Policing Institute may apply. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (up to $1,000,000). • Purpose: Build in‑house data science and research capability for law‑enforcement. • Single award; expected application count = 1. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑deadline specified.