National Institute of Justice Accepting Applications to the Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars (LEADS) Program.

NIJ's LEADS Scholars program supports the professional development and research capacity of mid-career, sworn law enforcement officers dedicated to advancing the police profession through science. NIJ is partnered with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the RAND Corporation and the Police Executive Research Forum to award 10 three-year scholarships for research-minded law enforcement officers. The program has grown to 50 officers across the country, who have formed a network of individuals committed to using evidence and data to inform law enforcement policy and practice. Among other activities, LEADS Scholars will attend the 2019 IACP Annual Conference in Chicago. This year, NIJ is committed to broadening representation by prioritizing the inclusion of at least one LEADS Scholar whose law enforcement responsibilities include public safety in tribal jurisdictions. All travel, accommodation and per diem costs associated with participating in the LEADS Scholars program will be covered by NIJ. Applications are due May 31, 2019. For more information and to apply, go to https://nij.gov/topics/law-enforcement/Pages/leads-scholar-applications.aspx.