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Small Business Opportunities
 

NCRR’s Division of Research Infrastructure (DRI) participates, along with other NIH components, in two Federal grant programs that provide funding to small businesses. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program both seek to increase the participation of small businesses in Federally supported research and development (R&D) and to increase private sector commercialization of technology developed through Federally supported R&D. However, there are significant differences between the two programs. For detailed program information, refer to the NIH Small Business Opportunities Web site.

Typically, the DRI requests applications for grants, but it may solicit contract proposals. DRI is especially interested in funding the development of discovery-oriented software for education on health science topics that targets K-12 and undergraduate students. Areas of interest to DRI include, but are not limited to, the development of new discovery-oriented educational software on topics that range from basic molecular and cellular biology to human diseases, including areas of health disparities such as diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular, and cancer that disproportionately affect minority populations. To meet the information needs of these growing target audiences, health education materials must take into account not only cultural sensitivities, but also language preferences. Development of this software may be directed toward the adapting existing or recently developed educational programs for interactive learning. This effort is intended to yield efficient and user-friendly educational units for K-12 and undergraduate students that can be extended to enhance the health science literacy of the general public. A broad dissemination is strongly encouraged.

  • (R43-R44) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants support domestic small business concerns to engage in research/research and development that has the potential for commercialization. Phase I, which uses the R43 funding mechanism, is normally for six months or longer for an amount up to $100,000. Phase II, which uses the R44 funding mechanism, is for two years and for up to $750,000. Receipt deadlines for applications are April 1, August 1, and December 1 of each year.
  • (R41-R42) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants support innovative research in the United States that results in commercial products or services that benefit the public. An STTR grant requires research partners at universities and other non-profit research institutions to have a formal collaborative relationship with the small business concern. At least 40 percent of the STTR research project is to be conducted by the small business concern and at least 30 percent of the work is to be conducted by the single, "partnering" research institution. Phase I, which uses the R41 funding mechanism, is for one year for an amount up to $100,000. Normally, Phase II, which uses the R42 mechanism, is for two years and for up to $500,000. This total includes direct costs, indirect costs, and fixed fees. If justified, applicants may propose longer periods of time and greater amounts of funds. Receipt deadlines for applications are April 1, August 1, and December 1 of each year.

 
 
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For further information, contact:

Director, Division of Research Infrastructure
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
One Democracy Plaza, Room 934
6701 Democracy Boulevard, MSC 4874
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4874
Telephone: 301-435-0788
FAX: 301-480-3770
e-mail: RIADIR@mail.nih.gov

 

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