NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42])
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program (Parent R41/R42) supports small business concerns that wish to conduct research and development with a collaborative research institution. The goal is to facilitate the transfer of technology from research institutions to the marketplace.
Deadline
Rolling
Est. Time
3-6 months for proposal development
Source
SBIR/STTR
Eligibility Requirements
Small business concerns (SBCs) organized for-profit in the U.S. that meet size standards and maintain a formal cooperative research agreement with a U.S.-based research institution.
Who Can Apply
U.S. small business concerns (less than 500 employees) partnering with a non-profit research institution.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the NIH application package associated with the current Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Required Documents
- Research Plan
- Budget Justification
- Letters of Support
- Small Business Concern Documentation
- Consortium/Contractual Arrangement
Geographic Restrictions
United States
Required Essays
- Specific Aims
- Research Strategy
- Commercialization Plan
How to Stand Out
Ensure the research institution involvement is substantive and clearly defined in the formal agreement. Emphasize the commercialization potential of the technology.
Risk Warnings
Applications that do not meet all formatting requirements or fail to address the specific review criteria will be rejected without review.