Data Resources Program

The Data Resources Program (DRP) has promoted the preservation of data collected through NIJ research and evaluation since 1978. DRP strives to increase the transparency of NIJ-funded research by making resulting data publically available for further analyses.

Through DRP, data collected as a part of NIJ research are archived and made available to support new research aimed at reproducing original findings, replicating results and testing new hypotheses. DRP also provides funding for the analysis of secondary data in an annual research solicitation.

There are three ways to be involved with DRP:

1. As an Applicant for Funding —
   • Learn about applying to the annual solicitation Data Resources Program: Funding for the Analysis of Existing Data.
   • Learn about creating data archiving plans for all applicants for NIJ funding.
2. As a User — Learn how to access and use data sets.
3. As a Grantee — Learn about submitting required data.