NIGMS has set aside funds for a Small Business Innovation Research Program. Applications are accepted in the scientific areas for which the Institute provides support. Under this program, awards are intended to:
- stimulate technological innovation,
- use small business to meet Federal research and development needs,
- increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development, and
- foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation.
The SBIR Program consists of three phases:
Phase I (R43) establishes the scientific and technical merit and feasibility as well as the potential for commercialization of the proposed research. Awards normally are for $100,000 (for direct costs, indirect costs, and fixed fee) and usually do not exceed 6 months. Applicants may propose greater amounts of funds and longer periods of time for completion of the Phase I project.
The Phase II grant (R44) continues research or research and development (R&D) efforts initiated in Phase I. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II funding, which generally does not exceed $750,000 (for direct costs, indirect costs, and fixed fee) for a period of 2 years. These levels are guidelines, and under special circumstances applicants may propose greater amounts of funds and longer periods of time for completion of the project.
Phase III, where appropriate, is for the small business to pursue with non-SBIR funds the commercialization of the results of the research or R&D funded in Phase I and Phase II.
Application forms and additional information are available on the Small Business Funding Opportunities Web site. For information about NIGMS SBIR programs, call Dr. Peter Preusch at 301-594-3827.
List of NIGMS funding announcements (program announcements, requests for applications, and notices) for the SBIR and STTR Programs
