2026 NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Webinar Series

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is hosting the 2026 Forensic Science Research and Development Webinar Series from 14–18 September 2026. The five-day online series will showcase NIJ-funded forensic research across multiple disciplines and highlight how emerging research can be translated into operational forensic practice.

Key Details

Organizer: National Institute of Justice (NIJ), U.S. Department of Justice
Format: Online Webinar Series
Dates: 14–18 September 2026
Duration: Two-hour sessions each day
Registration: Available separately for individual sessions

Webinar Sessions

• 14 September: Trace Evidence, Physics & Pattern Interpretation, and Fire Investigation
• 15 September: Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Pathology
• 16 September: Seized Drugs and Forensic Toxicology
• 17 September: Forensic Biology and related research
• 18 September: Graduate Fellow research and additional forensic science topics

The series addresses method validation, statistical foundations, forensic error-rate studies, interdisciplinary collaboration, technology transfer, and research-to-practice applications.

Who Should Attend?

This opportunity is particularly relevant for:

• Forensic Science students and researchers
• Forensic laboratory professionals
• Crime scene investigators
• Forensic biologists and toxicologists
• Forensic anthropologists and pathologists
• Trace evidence and pattern evidence examiners
• Academicians and graduate researchers
• Professionals interested in forensic research and innovation

Why Attend?

The webinar series provides an opportunity to learn directly from researchers working on NIJ-funded forensic science projects, understand emerging methodologies, explore validation and statistical approaches, and gain insight into the transition of forensic research from the laboratory to practical casework.