Body Armor Research Projects
In recent years, NIJ has funded the following body armor research and development projects:
| Project Title | Grantee | Amount | Award Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluating the Impact of the NIJ Body Armor Program | NORC | $399,884 | 2012-R2-CX-K008 |
| Characterization of Stab/Slash Wounds | Wayne State University | $175,111 | 2011-DE-BX-K002 |
| Characterization of Weapons used in Stab/Slash Attacks | Wayne State University | $134,110 | 2011-DE-BX-K003 |
| Re-creation of Body Armor Cases | Wayne State University | $199,680 | 2011-IJ-CX-K006 |
| Soft Armor Effects on Core Body Temperature | Wayne State University | $982,147 | 2011-IJ-CX-K053 |
| Decisionmaking Factors Influencing the Wearing of Body Armor: A National Study | NORC | $383,641 | 2011-IJ-CX-K056 |
| Design Optimization of Integrated Multi-Play Armors by a Computational Tool (DO-IMPACT) | Cornell University | $677,546 | 2007-DE-BX-K003 |
| Physical and Environmental Effects on the Performance of Body Armor | Police Executive Research Forum | $405,596 | 2009-SQ-B9-K112 |
| Investigation of the Effects of Increased Coverage Area for Soft Body Armor | Lawrence Technological University | $399,655 | 2007-DE-BX-K011 |
Date Modified: October 11, 2012
