Sweeping changes are coming to the NIH peer review process π βοΈ

Sweeping changes are coming to the NIH peer review process π βοΈ
Due to notable issues in the fairness of NIH review protocols and potential reviewer bias, NIH is rolling out several changes to the process this January. π βοΈ
π’ Important update: NSF SBIR Phase I applications no longer require Letters of Support! Focus on detailed technical merit, clear commercial potential, robust project plans, and team qualifications to strengthen your proposal. Stay ahead with these changes and boost your funding success! πβ¨
π NIH’s New SBIR/STTR Solicitations: Key Changes Unveiled! π
Discover the latest updates to the NIH Omnibus solicitations, including clinical trial requirements, streamlined submission processes, diverse funding mechanisms, and a renewed emphasis on diversity and inclusion. These changes are designed to enhance innovation and commercialization opportunities for small businesses. π
π’ NSF adds six new product types to NSF-PAR! Learn how to update your project reports and meet public access requirements. ππ
π The NSF SBIR Phase I Project Description template has new page lengths! π Intellectual Merit is now 7-10 pages, Broader Impacts remains 1-2 pages, Company and Team is 1-2 pages, and the new Commercialization Potential section is 1-3 pages. Stay ahead with these updates! π
The NSF Engines program NSF24-565 is now open. π’ Deadlines: LOI by June 18, 2024 π , Preliminary Proposal by August 6, 2024 π, Full Proposal by February 11, 2025 ποΈ. Have you selected your Evaluation Team? π§βπ¬π©βπ¬
NSF has just announced forthcoming changes to the PPAG. Here is what to expect. π π
States are beginning to create individual regulations surrounding AI in addition to federal legislations. Could these regulations affect your funding campaign in the future? β οΈ βοΈ
The current SBIR/STTR Phase I solicitation submission window end date has been extended to 5:00 PM submitterβs local time on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Stay tuned for new SBIR/STTR submission opportunities.