Small Business Submission and Review Information

Planning to Apply for an NINDS SBIR or STTR Grant?

1. Register NOW: You must register with grants.gov and NIH eRA Commons to submit a grant application. This process may take 4-6 weeks so register early!
2. Avoid Common Errors
3. Check Submission Status to assure your application was received error-free. Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to track their application through Grants.gov and NIH eRA Commons.

Helpful Instructions and Information

• NIH eSubmission Tips for Small Business Applicants- A "must read" for new applicants
• SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission Information- Instructions for preparing an SBIR or STTR application
• Submission Dates
• SBIR/STTR Review Criteria
• Review Resources for Applications
• NIH Small Business Home Page