These answers provide clarity on where research and development needs to be performed, as well as specific details about program codes and numbers.
SBIR/STTR Information Form
- Does all research and development on the project need to be performed in the United States?
- For Question 4 — “Will all research and development on the project be performed in its entirety in the United States?”— does this exclude the applicant from collaborating with an international, unpaid advisor?
NIFA Supplemental Information Form
- What is the funding opportunity name and number?
- What is the Program Code Name and the Program Code Number?
SBIR/STTR Information Form
Does all research and development on the project need to be performed in the United States?
For Phase I, the research/research and development (R/R&D) work must be performed in the United States. On rare and unique circumstances, for example, a supply, material or project requirement may not be available in the U.S. Agencies may allow that particular portion of the R/R&D work to be performed or obtained outside of the United States.
For Question 4 — “Will all research and development on the project be performed in its entirety in the United States?”— does this exclude the applicant from collaborating with an international, unpaid advisor?
No, this does not exclude the collaboration, which is acceptable. Please review the Global Engagement in the RFA’s Purpose and Priorities section (Part 1.B).
NIFA Supplemental Information Form
What is the funding opportunity name and number?
For Phase I, the funding opportunity name is Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I. For Phase II, the funding opportunity name is Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II.
The funding opportunity number changes for each Request for Applications (RFA). Please see Part IV Section A, “Steps to Obtain Application Materials” for the funding opportunity number.
What is the Program Code Name and the Program Code number?
The program code name is the name of the program/topic area that you are applying to (e.g., “Animal Production and Protection”). The program code is the numerical code associated with the program code name. For example, the program code for “Animal Production and Protection” is 8.3.
