DANIEL J. RAHN 1946 - 2002 Royal Canadian Mounted Police
"A Tribute to Dan Rahn" can be found in IABPA News, September 2002, by Insp. Bruce MacLean (RCMP). At the time of his death, Dan was the president of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts. Dan put a tremendous amount of time and energy into this organization. Dan was extremely intelligent and possessed a gifted analytical mind."
As a memorial to Dan, the IABPA has established a research grant intended to support the advancement of the science of bloodstain pattern analysis. The purpose of the Grant is to encourage BPA research and support that research reaching the BPA community
Any IABPA member in good standing is eligible to apply for the Grant. Any non-member may apply for the Grant by being nominated by an IABPA member in good standing and demonstrating adequate mentorship to guide and complete the proposed work.
Grants are for up to US$3000.00 (covering research material and supplies, travel to a meeting), and additional meeting attendance benefits (hotel and meeting registration when presenting research results at an annual conference) are included.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
All research proposals should be submitted electronically to the Committee chair, contact and link provided below. Any questions regarding the Rahn Grant may be directed to the Committee chair.
Please review and use the pdf document below entitled Application Procedure to complete and submit your application. the grant application process and understand the recipient obligations.
Please review the pdf document below entitled Terms and Conditions to understand the responsibilities and obligations you will have if you are awarded a Grant.
The current deadline for application submission is November 30, 2025, and awarding of Grant funds is expected in January 2026.
Grants are awarded based on the scientific merit of the proposed work, significance to the BPA community and feasibility of completing the work as proposed.
