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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is a grant from NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that funds small businesses developing innovative technologies to advance mental health research and treatment. Eligible applicants are U.S. small businesses; SBIR permits partnering while STTR requires a nonprofit research institution partner.
Funded areas include basic neuroscience, translational and clinical research, clinical diagnosis, and dissemination of evidence-based mental disorder treatments. Phase I awards reach up to $150,000 and Phase II up to $1,500,000. Program staff encourage early contact and review of draft Specific Aims pages before application.
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Opportunities & Announcements Funding Strategy for Grants Grant Writing & Approval Process Program staff encourage potential applicants to contact us in the early stages of application planning to determine programmatic fit and to provide support in preparing a strong application. Please email a draft Specific Aims page to help us connect you with the appropriate staff and ensure efficient communication.
The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
The goal of the NIMH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is to support small businesses to develop technologies that can advance the mission of the Institute, including: Basic neuroscience research Translational and clinical research Clinical diagnosis and treatment Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based research on mental disorders.
NIMH SBIR/STTR Program Staff are committed to working with applicants and awardees to support research and development of innovative technologies by small businesses that have the potential to succeed commercially or to provide significant societal benefits, in the areas of neuroscience and mental health. What are the SBIR & STTR programs?
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States. These programs support research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or provide significant societal benefits. To learn more, visit the SBIR Program website .
Difference between SBIR and STTR SBIR STTR Partnering Requirement Permits partnering Requires a non-profit research institution partner Principle Investigator Primary employment (>50%) must be with the small business PI may be employed by either the research institution partner or small business Work Requirement Subcontracts generally up to: 30% Research Institution Partner The small business is ALWAYS the applicant and awardee.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 - $1,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by NIH NIMH. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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