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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, part of NIH). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. for-profit small businesses must be the applicant and awardee; SBIR requires the PI to have primary employment (>50%) with the small business; STTR requires partnership with a nonprofit research institution. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
AAI Career Awards is a grant from the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) that honors members for outstanding research and career achievement. Through multiple award tracks — including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Award, Distinguished Fellows program, Public Service Award, and Vanguard Award — AAI recognizes immunologists at every career stage who have made exceptional scientific, institutional, or public-policy contributions. Nominations originate from the AAI Council and designated committees. The program celebrates careers defined by scientific excellence, service to the immunology community, and contributions to public advocacy, minority recruitment in the sciences, and disease research. Deadline is September 10, 2025.