The NIAMS provides grant funding opportunities and resources to support small businesses in performing research and development on technologies related to the Institute mission. NIAMS participates in two primary government-wide small business grant programs, as well as other opportunities for small businesses:
- NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
- NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
- Other Small Business Funding Opportunities.
To learn more about the SBIR/STTR grants, visit:
Small Business Programs
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
See active R41/R42 funding opportunities
A set-aside program designed to support innovative research that has the potential for commercialization of the subject research conducted cooperatively by a small business concern and a research institution. Innovation and the potential for commercialization are two important aspects of the review criteria considered in the scientific and technical merit evaluation process. At least 40% of the research project is to be conducted by the small business concern, and at least 30% of the work is to be conducted by the single, partnering research institution.
Phases:
- Phase I (R41): The total budget, including direct cost, facilities and administrative cost (F&A/indirect), and fee, varies each year and is published in the award information section of the funding opportunities. The F&A/indirect cost maximum is 40%, if there is no current negotiated rate.
- Phase II (R42): The total budget, including direct cost, facilities and administrative cost (F&A/indirect), and fee, varies each year and is published in the award information section of the funding opportunities. The F&A/indirect cost maximum is 40% or current negotiated rate. The applicant may negotiate with NIH.
A reasonable fee, not to exceed 7% of total costs (direct and indirect) for each Phase (I and II) of the project, can be requested solely to small business concerns receiving awards under the STTR program.
Contact: Xibin Wang, Ph.D., [email protected]
Applications Due: April 5, September 5, January 5
Additional Information: Office of Extramural Research: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology (STTR) Programs.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Active R43/R44 funding opportunities
A set-aside program designed to support innovative research that has the potential for commercialization of the subject research conducted by a small business concern. Innovation and the potential for commercialization are two important aspects of the review criteria considered in the scientific and technical merit evaluation process.
Phases:
- Phase I (R43): The total budget, including direct cost, facilities and administrative cost (F&A/indirect), and fee, varies each year and is published in the award information section of the funding opportunities. The F&A/indirect cost maximum is 40%, if there is no current negotiated rate. In Phase I, normally, a minimum of two-thirds or 67% of the research or analytical effort must be carried out by the small business concern. The total amount of all consultant and contractual arrangements to third parties for portions of the scientific and technical effort generally may not exceed 33% of the total amount requested.
- Phase II (R44): The total budget, including direct cost, facilities and administrative cost (F&A/indirect), and fee, varies each year and is published in the award information section of the funding opportunities. The F&A/indirect cost maximum is 40% or the current negotiated rate. The applicant may negotiate with NIH. In Phase II, normally, a minimum of one-half or 50% of the research or analytical effort must be carried out by the small business concern. The total amount of consultant and contractual arrangements to third parties for portions of the scientific and technical effort generally may not exceed 50% of the total Phase II amount requested.
A reasonable fee, not to exceed 7% of total costs (direct and indirect) for each Phase (I and II) of the project, can be requested solely to small business concerns receiving awards under the SBIR program.
Contact: Xibin Wang, Ph.D., [email protected]
Applications Due: April 5, September 5, January 5
Additional Information: Office of Extramural Research: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology (STTR) Programs
Other Small Business Funding Opportunities
Commercialization Readiness Program
Active SB1 funding opportunities
To support follow-on awards to small businesses for technology development, testing, evaluation, and commercialization assistance for SBIR or STTR Phase II technologies or for awards to small businesses to support the progress of research, research and development, and commercialization conducted under the SBIR or STTR programs to Phase III.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Cooperative Agreements—Phase II
Active U44 SBIR funding opportunities
To support in-depth development of R&D ideas whose feasibility has been established in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercial products or services (also Fast Track).
Contact: Xibin Wang, Ph.D. (SBIR/STTR), [email protected]