National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This FOA solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for funding to perform research leading to the development of innovative technologies that may advance progress toward integrated long term glucose regulated insulin delivery system (artificial pancreas). Mechanism of Support.This FOA will utilize the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The estimated amount of funds available for support of 4-10 projects awarded as a result of this announcement is $2M for fiscal year 2009. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.. Budget and Project Period. For this funding opportunity, budgets up to $500,000 total costs per year and time periods up to 2 years for Phase I may be requested. Budgets up to $1,000,000 total costs per year and up to 3 years may be requested for Phase II. Eligible Institutions/Organizations: Only United States SBCs are eligible to submit SBIR applications. A SBC is one that, on the date of award for both Phase I and Phase II funding agreements, meets ALL of the criteria as described in Section III. Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators: Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. On an SBIR application, the PD/PI must have his/her primary employment (more than 50%) with the SBC at the time of award and for the duration of the project. Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, (i.e., multiple PDs/PIs), may be designated on the application. Number of Applications: Applicant SBCs may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.

Who can apply

• Small businesses

Contact

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