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NIAMS SBIR/STTR

NIAMS STTR — Small Business Technology Transfer

Supports small businesses partnering with research institutions on arthritis and musculoskeletal science.

OpenNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesUnited States
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The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) STTR program (R41/R42) funds cooperative research conducted jointly by a U.S. small business and a research institution — with commercial potential in arthritis and rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal and bone disorders, and skin conditions. NIAMS is an NIH institute with an annual extramural budget of approximately …

What this grant funds

Cooperative small business and research institution R&D with commercialization potential in arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin diseases.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.niams.nih.gov