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NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

93.859 -- Biomedical Research and Research Training

93.361 -- Nursing Research

93.213 -- Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health

93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs

93.286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health

93.879 -- Medical Library Assistance

93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research

93.172 -- Human Genome Research

93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research

93.838 -- Lung Diseases Research

93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research

93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

93.840 -- Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders

93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research

93.351 -- Research Infrastructure Programs

93.233 -- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research

93.867 -- Vision Research

93.866 -- Aging Research

93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants

93.173 -- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders

93.839 -- Blood Diseases and Resources Research

93.837 -- Cardiovascular Diseases Research

93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research

93.307 -- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research

93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs

93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research

93.113 -- Environmental Health

93.846 -- Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research

93.350 -- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

93.313 -- NIH Office of Research on Women's Health

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the following NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs): NEI, NHLBI, NHGRI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIDA, NIEHS, NIGMS, NIMH, NINDS, NINR, NIMHD, NLM, NCCIH, NCATS, ORIP, NCI and ORWH, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, Direct to Phase II (NIH only) and Fast-Track (NIH only) applications. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the R41/R42 activity code. United States small businesses that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this NOFO are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise will be encouraged and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Business

  • Small businesses

Additional information

Only United States small business concerns (SBCs), as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA)(sbir.gov/apply) are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development) 301-827-8595

Email

NIH SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development)

SEEDinfo@nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

June 1, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

September 5, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

March 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

April 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PA-27-102

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

4

Forecast posted date:

June 18, 2025

Archive date:

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