Citizen Security Proposals 2026
Research Funding Opportunity to Improve Safety and Justice Systems
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Through the Citizen Security Research Initiative (CSRI)
Program Location
• Universities, research institutions, and partner organizations worldwide
The Citizen Security Proposals 2026 call invites researchers and institutions to submit proposals for innovative studies that generate evidence on how to improve citizen security and strengthen justice systems.
The initiative, led by Innovations for Poverty Action through the Citizen Security Research Initiative (CSRI), supports rigorous research focused on reducing crime, improving policing strategies, and strengthening institutions responsible for public safety.
The program encourages projects that evaluate policies, programs, or interventions designed to address crime and violence. Through high-quality research and evidence-based analysis, funded projects aim to help governments, policymakers, and organizations develop effective strategies that improve community safety and justice systems.
Researchers are encouraged to propose innovative studies that contribute to understanding the causes of crime, identifying effective prevention strategies, and improving law enforcement and justice services in communities worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to researchers, universities, and research institutions worldwide
• Collaboration with policymakers or implementing organizations is encouraged
• Applicants should have experience in research related to public policy, crime prevention, or social development
• Projects must focus on generating rigorous evidence to improve citizen security
• Interdisciplinary research teams are encouraged
Program Benefits
Selected proposals may receive:
• Research funding and grants
• Support for impact evaluations and pilot studies
• Funding for research infrastructure or public goods projects
• Opportunities to collaborate with global research networks
• Contribution to global policy discussions on public safety
Program Level
• Research Grants
• Policy Research Projects
• Impact Evaluations
• Pilot Studies
Field of Focus
• Crime Prevention and Violence Reduction
• Law Enforcement and Policing Reform
• Justice System Strengthening
• Organized Crime and Drug Policy Research
• Governance, Public Policy, and Development Studies
Host Country
• Global (Research may take place in various countries)
15 april 2026