SBIR/STTR Proposals

SBIR/STTR awards are normally issued to commercial entities with a subaward to an academic/non-commercial collaborator. Proposals for SBIR/STTR subawards/subcontracts to be issued to JHU from outside entities must be submitted through Fibi at the time that the proposal is submitted to the Sponsor. Submission requirements are generally the same as those for a new grant or contract.  Any financial conflicts of interest in the small business/commercial entity must be identified at the proposal stage.  If the Prime Award (or Sponsor’s award) is a grant, the Anticipated Award Type should be Subgrant.  If the Prime Award (or Sponsor’s award) is a contract, the Anticipated Award Type should be Subcontract.  One the subaward/subcontract is issued, please contact your ORA representative who will negotiate and sign the agreement. The ORA representative that reviewed the proposal may not be same as the person who negotiates your agreement.   More information on the NIH SBIR/STTR programs can be found here: https://sbir.nih.gov/