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NIH STTR Phase II (Omnibus)

Funds United States small-business and research-partner teams advancing biomedical projects already proven in early studies.

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The NIH STTR Phase II Omnibus funds the full R&D execution phase of a technology that has cleared STTR Phase I feasibility review, issued under activity code R42 with the same $2,045,816 total-cost cap and one-to-three-year performance period as its SBIR Phase II counterpart. NIH disburses approximately $65 million per fiscal year in STTR Phase II awards. The program continues the formal collabora…

Continuation of a successful STTR Phase I project, with continued formal collaboration between the small business and the non-profit research-institution partner.

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.5 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.36 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–24 months
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.$65M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: grants.nih.gov