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NIH Budget 2018

NIH active grants flexibility due to COVID-19

NIH active grants flexibility due to COVID-19

If you have an active grant, or expect one soon, please see this importance notice. Entitled "Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19", this notice provides significant flexibilities for grant...

Economic Impact of America’s Seed Fund: NCI Edition

Economic Impact of America’s Seed Fund: NCI Edition

A report into the economic impact of the NCI SBIR program shows just how much the program has contributed to both the United States economy, and to positive effects for patients and within society (full report). The study evaluated 690 projects that received Phase II...

Where Does SBIR Money Come From?

Where Does SBIR Money Come From?

The source of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants ensures that recipients can complete their work without worrying about dealing with conflicts with corporations. All SBIR grants are federally funded, meaning the money comes from, ultimately, taxpayer...

Why 3.2% of the NIH Budget Might Mean More Than the Rest

Why 3.2% of the NIH Budget Might Mean More Than the Rest

It may be a small portion of the NIH budget, but it represents a big opportunity. As we have previously written, 3.2% of all NIH funding must go to small businesses. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs...