The following is a checkoff list for applicants new to the Multimedia Technology Health Communication Small Business Innovation Research-Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR-STTR) grant program. All topics apply to the SBIR-STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Fast Track, unless specified for a specific grant in parentheses.
Title and Abstract
Objectives
Scientific and technological
Targeted outcome
Phase I focus
Phase II focus
Significance of Project
Summary of Literature Review and Implications
Product Review and Comparison (Phase II, Fast Track)
Description of Population
Sample Size (numbers, rather than percent)
Gender, race, age specifics
Community setting
Sites of evaluation
Recruitment Methods
Interviews, phone, letter, etc.
Terms of recruitment (paid, voluntary)
Assurance of confidentiality
Benefits to participant (if any)
Met minority/gender guidelines; if not, why
Consent procedures (i.e., letter, phone, e-mail, etc.)
Detailed Design To Achieve Goals. Include a flow chart and tasks for Phase II and Fast Track grants:
Developmental research
Implementation research
Efficacy evaluation
Data collection methods
Description of focus groups, interviews, surveys, etc.
Pre- and postevaluation components
Statistical Methods Used To Analyze Data (Phase II, Fast Track)
Evaluation Procedures
Aim of control group
Aim of experiment group
Pre- and postevaluation components
Other Information To Include in Fast Track Applications
Describe briefly the company, its principle field(s) of interest,
and current products
Describe briefly key technology objectives and/or
advances anticipated from grant
Estimate markets and market share after 5 years of sales
List current competition and describe the advantages of the
product or services over others
(accessibility, acceptability, performance, efficiency, time,
cost effectiveness, etc.)
Cite patent status or other intellectual property protection, if
applicable
Cite target dates and location for production or manufacturing
Describe briefly whether the product will be marketed or entered
into a marketing agreement
Describe outside production or marketing resources; include
letters of expressed interest in collaboration, codevelopment, or
licensing
Indicate how the product will impact public health and cite
results from evaluation studies
