Updated NSF Project Description Structures Mean Your Old Templates May No Longer Work
NSF now requires different Project Description structures for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track proposals, affecting proposal preparation strategies.
Category: Knowledge is Power
On Wednesdays, sharing best practices, tips, anything that shows our expertise.
Clarifying the Difference Between SBIR and STTR Programs
📢 Understanding SBIR vs. STTR: Small businesses lead both programs, but STTR requires mandatory collaboration with research institutions like HEIs. Avoid common misconceptions and maximize your funding potential by knowing your role! 🚀🔬
HHS Just Added MAHA to Every Application. Most Applicants Will Miss Why That Matters.
HHS applicants are now encouraged to consider the MAHA Strategy. The language is optional, but the signal may not be.
New HHS SBIR/STTR TABA Rules
New TABA rules expand how HHS SBIR/STTR awardees can use assistance funding, creating new opportunities and new decisions.
The End of Dedicated AIDS Due Dates in HHS SBIR/STTR
HHS has eliminated dedicated AIDS application due dates for SBIR/STTR submissions after May 25, 2026. Here’s what changes for applicants.
Don’t Wait Until Line 20: Tell Reviewers What You’re Doing Right Up Front
Clearly state your project’s main point right up front to capture attention and enhance readability. Make your proposal stand out from the start! 🚀✨
How NIH’s Financial Conflict of Interest Rules Are Expanding Institutional Risk in 2026
NIH’s financial conflict of interest rules are placing greater pressure on institutions to strengthen disclosure oversight and compliance systems.
How NIH’s New eRA Commons Account Consolidation Feature Could Reduce Administrative Friction
NIH’s new eRA Commons account consolidation feature aims to simplify login management and reduce administrative burden across research institutions.
Essential Steps for Funding Success Without Sacrificing Control
Grow your startup without giving up IP or ownership rights! 💡📈 Discover strategies like bootstrapping, non-dilutive funding, and strategic partnerships. 🚀
NIH’s Replication and Reproducibility Focus Is Reshaping How Strong Applications Are Recognized
NIH is reinforcing reproducibility expectations, shifting how reviewers assess credibility and forcing applicants to rethink how rigor is built into study design.