The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ seeks qualified applicants to operate the Communications Technology Center of Excellence (the Center) within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center System (the NLECTC System). Within the areas of communications-related and position-location technologies, the Center provides scientific and technical support to NIJs research and development efforts; supports the demonstration, transfer, and adoption of appropriate technology into practice by criminal justice agencies; assists in the development and dissemination of technology guidelines and standards; and provides technology assistance, information, and support to criminal justice agencies. How to Apply: Applications will be submitted through Office of Justice Programss Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a Web-based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award and management of grants at OJP. Applicants should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system. Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. If you experience technical difficulties at any point during this process, please e-mail
[email protected], or call 18885499901 (option 3), MondayFriday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays. OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline.