Grant Opportunities

SJTRI collaborates with universities, small businesses, and other eligible organizations on research projects seeking federal funding. As a consortium partner for R&D grants such as R01s (large scale studies), R21s (exploratory studies), as well as SBIR and STTR (small business) applications, SJTRI’s highly qualified scientists and staff can provide exemplary preclinical services, along with grants management services, to guide collaborators through the application process.

Overview of SBIR/STTR Programs

Standard application due dates:   April 5, August 5, December 5 (unless otherwise noted)

Earliest project start dates:  December, April, July

Small Business Concern (SBC) Criteria

A small business concern is one that, for both Phase I and Phase II awards, meets all of the following criteria:

1.   Is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing, has a place of business in the United States and operates primarily within the United States or makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy, and is organized for profit.
2.   Is (a) at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States, or (b) for SBIR only, it must be a for-profit business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by another for-profit business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States.
3.   Has, including its affiliates, an average number of employees for the preceding 12 months not exceeding 500, and meets the other regulatory requirements found in 13 C.F.R. Part 121. Business concerns are generally considered to be affiliates of one another when either directly or indirectly, (a) one concern controls or has the power to control the other; or (b) a third-party/parties controls or has the power to control both.

SBCs must register with the following prior to submitting NIH grant applications:

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR, to get DUNS/TPIN#)
• Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)
• Grants.gov
• eRA Commons (SBC and all PD/PIs from SBC)

Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR – R41/R42)
Set-aside of 0.30% of Agency Extramural Budget

• Intended to stimulate scientific and technological innovation through cooperative R/R&D carried out between SBCs and research institutions (RIs)
• Fosters technology transfer between SBCs and RIs
• Assists the small business and research communities in commercializing innovative technologies
• Three-phase structure:

• Phase I – Feasibility study to establish scientific/technical merit of the proposed R/R&D efforts (generally 1 year; $100,000)
• At least 40% of the work must be performed by the SBC and at least 30% of the work must be performed by the single partnering RI
• Phase II – Full research or R&D efforts initiated in Phase I (generally 2 years; $750,000)
• At least 40% of the work must be performed by the SBC and at least 30% of the work must be performed by the single partnering RI

• Phase III – Commercialization stage (cannot use STTR funds)

• Eligibility limited to US small business concerns (SBCs)
• PD/PI may be employed with the SBC or the participating non-profit RI, as long as he/she has a formal appointment with or commitment to the applicant SBC
• Multiple PD/PIs allowed
• All Institutes/Centers (ICs) utilize, except FIC (Fogerty International Center)

Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR – R43/R44)
Set-aside of 2.5% of Agency Extramural Budget

• Intended to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by supporting research or research and development (R/R&D) for for-profit institutions for ideas that have potential for commercialization
• Assists the small business research community in commercializing innovative technologies
• Three-phase structure:

• Phase I – Feasibility study to establish scientific/technical merit of the proposed R/R&D efforts (generally 1 year; $100,000)
• A minimum of 67% of the research or analytical effort must be carried out by the SBC
• Total amount of consultant and contractual arrangements to 3rd parties for portions of the scientific and technical effort generally may not exceed 33% of the total amount requested (direct, F&A/indirect, and fee)
• Phase II – Full research or R&D efforts initiated in Phase I (generally 2 years; $750,000)
• A minimum of 50% of the research or analytical effort must be carried out by the SBC
• Total amount of consultant or contractual arrangements to 3rd parties for portions of the scientific and technical effort generally may not exceed 50% of the Phase II amount requested (direct, F&A/indirect, and fee)
• Phase III – Commercialization stage (cannot use SBIR funds)

• Eligibility limited to US small business concerns (SBCs)
• Primary employment of Project Direct/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) must be with the SBC
• Multiple PD/PIs allowed
• All Institutes/Centers (ICs) utilize, except FIC (Fogerty International Center)