Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Grants (SBIR/STTR, R41, R42, R43, R44)

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Daniel T. Shaughnessy, Ph.D. Health Scientist Administrator: Tel (919) 541-2506
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Program Description

NIEHS SBIR/STTR grants and contracts help small businesses develop innovative applications to translate and communicate environmental health research to improve public health. The SBIR/STTR program uses a combination of research, technology transfer, and communication strategies to aid the mission of NIEHS. Research and training areas include:

Exposure assessment tools
Bio-monitoring technologies
Assays and model systems for screening compounds for toxicity
Educational materials to support understanding of environmental health science
Superfund Research Program - Detection and remediation technologies for contaminated sites
Worker Training Program - Advanced Training Technology (ATT) products for the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel

For more details about NIEHS funding topics see page 84 of the SBIR/STTR NIH,CDC, FDA, and ACF Program Descriptions and Research Topics document.

The NIEHS SBIR/STTR program has an annual commitment of over $13 million per year. Grant applications are accepted in response to the NIH Omnibus solicitation using the SF 424 application guide process (SBIR PA-14-071 and STTR PA-14-072), which are released in early spring of each year and has 3 receipt dates.

Annual SBIR/STTR Application Receipt Dates

April 5, 2015
September 5, 2015
January 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

General SBIR/STTR Information

NIH SBIR/STTR FAQs
Frequently asked questions applicable to all NIH SBIR/STTR applications and grants
SBIR/STTR Application Process Infographic
Step-by-step application process visual
NIH SBIR/STTR Programs
Description, eligibility, and associated NIH institutes
NIEHS Small Business Programs
General overview of NIEHS areas of interest
Small Business Grants Homepage
General information about SBIR and STTR grants
Grant Tools and Strategies
Resources from NIAID for new and experienced investigators
Small Business Association
Information about federal agency SBIR/STTR programs