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93.929: Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research
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Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants are universities, colleges, medical, dental and nursing schools, and schools of public health; laboratories, hospitals, State and local health departments, and other for-profit public or private institutions, and individuals. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which "partner" with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research.
Credentials/Documentation: For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations, 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively.
Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 74 and 92, must be used for this program. National Research Service Award (NRSA): Prior to formal application, an individual must arrange for acceptance at a sponsoring institution by a sponsor who will supervise the training. Individuals must be sponsored by a domestic or foreign institution. NRSA applications may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: (301) 435-0714. E-mail: grantsinfo@nih.gov. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 for review. The program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIH's Small Business Funding Opportunities" home page at www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710.
Award Procedure: Each application receives a dual scientific review by non-NIH scientists. Awards are issued by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to the grantee institution. National Research Service Award: Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate study section and institute review committee. If recommended for approval and a decision to make an award is made, a formal award notice will be sent to the applicant and sponsor. (Institutional Award procedure is the same as for grants). All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for the available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research.
Deadlines: New Grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1. Renewals and Supplementals: March 1, July 1, and November 1. National Research Service Awards: Individual - April 5, August 5, and December 5; Institutional - May 10. SBIR: April 15, August 15, and December 15. STTR: April 1, August 1, and December 1. AREA Grants: May 25, September 25 and January 25.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Grants: From 6 to 9 months. National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-1/2 months.
Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/peer.htm.
Renewals: Grants: Renewal applications are accepted. National Research Service Awards: Individual Awards may be made for 1, 2 and 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years. Institutional Awards may be renewed.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of the significance of the proposed research; approach; innovation; investigators; and environment. The reasonableness of the budget requested in relation to the proposed project. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment.
Examples of Funded Projects: Voice-Activated Phone for the Spinal Cord Injured; Attendant Controlled Patient Transfer Device; Neurobiology of the Central Nervous System Injury; Research Training in Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation of Neural Dysfunction; Rehabilitation Research Training; and CNS Outcomes.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The fiscal year 2000 estimates - Research Project Grants: $50,000 to $5,000,000; $251,800. Individual Research Fellowship Awards: Basic stipend (first year beyond the doctoral degree) of $28,416. The sponsoring institution will be provided, upon application, with an allowance of up to $4,000 per year to help defray the costs of training. No dependency allowances. SBIR: Average Phase I awards are for about $75,000; Phase II awards may be made for amounts up to $750,000.
There were 81 awards made for competing and noncompeting research project grants in fiscal year 1999. It is estimated that 87 and 84 grants will be made in fiscal years 2000 and 2001, respectively. Fiscal year 1999 awards were made for 82 competing and noncompeting National Research Service Award trainees and fellows, and 82 awards are estimated both for fiscal years 2000 and 2001. SBIR/STTR: In fiscal year 1999, 22 awards were made.
Federal Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants): FY 99 $26,911,000; FY 00 est $31,500,000; and FY 01 est $33,264,000. (SBIR/STTR): FY 99 $4,109,000; FY 00 est $4,543,000; and FY 01 est $4,776,000).
Budget Account Number: 75-0844-0-1-552.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, Title IV, Part C, Section 452, Public Law 101-613; Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992, Public Law 102-564.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Grants: 42 CFR 52; 42 CFR 66; 45 CFR 74; 45 CFR 92; SBIR: Small Business Administration Policy Directive No. 65 01 (47 Fed. Reg. 52966 et. seq. (1982), as amended by Policy Directive No. 65 01.1 (48 Fed. Reg. 38794 et seq. (1983)); Grants will be available under the authority of and administered in accordance with the PHS Grants Policy Statement and Federal regulations at 42 CFR 52 and 42 U.S.C 241; Omnibus Solicitation of the Public Health Service for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant and Cooperative Agreement Applications. Omnibus Solicitation of the National Institutes of Health for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Applications.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Dr. Louis Quatrano, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS, 6100 Executive Blvd., Rm. 2A03, MSC 7510, Bethesda, MD 20892-7510. Phone: (301) 402-4221; FAX (301)402-0832; E-mail: lq2n@nih.gov. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Diane Watson, Chief, Grants Management Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS, 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 8A01, MSC 7510, Bethesda, MD 20892-7510. Phone: (301)496-5001; FAX: (301)-402-0915; E-mail: dw40j@nih.gov. Use the same numbers for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants: Awards are usually made annually with no project period to exceed 5 years in length. National Research Service Award: From 1 to 3 years. SBIR: Phase I awards are generally for 6 months; Phase II awards normally do not exceed 2 years. STTR Phase I awards are generally for 1 year; Phase II awards normally may not exceed 2 years.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Grantee agrees to administer the grant in accordance with the regulations and policies governing the research grant programs of the Public Health Service as stated in the terms and conditions on the application for the grant. National Research Service Awards: awarded to individuals for full-time research training in specified behavioral and biomedical shortage areas. Awardees may utilize some of their time in academic and clinical duties if such work is closely related to their research training. Awards may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSA awards to individuals selected by them. Each individual awardee is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. SBIR Phase I grants (of about 6-months' duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application.
Reports: Grants: Annual progress reports and financial status reports are required. At the end of the project period, a final financial status report and performance report are due. National Research Service Awards: Reports are required after termination of the NRSA to ascertain compliance with the service and payback provisions. Institutional Awards require annual progress reports and financial status reports. At the end of the project period, a final financial status report and performance report are due.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000, within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit in accordance with OMB Circular A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. For nongovernmental grant recipients, audits are to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by HHS and other Federal officials.
Records: Expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submits the last expenditure report for the report period.
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