Propel

Securing external funding for criminal justice research is increasingly competitive. Strong ideas often stall—not for lack of merit, but for lack of polished, funder-ready proposals.

PROPEL equips you to break through.

This selective, cohort-based grant-writing program provides targeted training, expert guidance, and structured collaboration to help researchers develop highly competitive proposals that address urgent criminal justice challenges.

What You’ll Gain

• Specialized grant-writing training focused on criminal justice and allied fields
• Hands-on support to refine research questions, strengthen methodological rigor, and craft compelling funding narratives
• Collaborative brainstorming sessions with peers for fresh perspectives and idea refinement
• One-on-one mentoring throughout proposal development—from concept to final submission
• Strategic partner matching (as alignments emerge) to strengthen proposals and position them for success with funders
• A dedicated cohort community — build accountability, lasting professional networks, and access to shared resources in a supportive environment

Leave behind solitary drafting. PROPEL delivers the structure, feedback, and collective insight that elevate proposals in today’s tight funding environment.

Who Should Apply?

PROPEL is ideal for early- to mid-career researchers ready to elevate their grant-writing expertise, hone promising project ideas, and prepare strong submissions for major external grants in criminal justice, criminology, policy, or related fields.

If you’re committed to evidence-based solutions for justice system challenges but are hitting roadblocks in funding, PROPEL provides the tools and momentum to move forward.

Applications for the next cohort open in September 2026. To stay informed and receive launch updates, sign up for notifications below.