Funding
We sponsor a variety of grants and funding opportunities. We also participate in funding opportunities sponsored by other parts of NIH.
Funding Opportunities
Explore our funding opportunities as well as our funding policies and procedures.
Funding Policy
We prioritize resources and projects that promote innovation in translational science and improve human health. We provide individual consideration to each grant application.
Scientific Review
Scientific Review
We carry out fair, objective and appropriate peer review of NCATS grant applications and contract proposals.
Peer Review
Review staff also cooperate on the development of notices of funding opportunities and provide advice to colleagues in support of NCATS programs.
Small Business Opportunities
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are government set-aside programs for U.S. small businesses and research organizations to engage in research and development that has the potential for commercialization and public benefit.
About Small Business Opportunities
Our small business programs help small businesses develop and commercialize new technologies.
SBIR & STTR Research Priorities
We support the development of clinical technology, instruments and devices that may have broad application to clinical research.
Small Business Funding
We have small business funding opportunities and information about eligibility.
Small Business Resources
We have resources, tips, sample applications and more that may help small business considering SBIR and STTR funding.
Conference Grant Information
Researchers may apply for NIH-funded scientific conference grants to support high-quality meetings that are relevant to public health and our mission.
Challenges & Prize Competitions
Current Challenges
Learn more about the current Challenge opportunities.
Challenge Winners
See the winners of the Challenges and Prize Competitions.
We organize Challenges and Prize Competitions to discover creative solutions to critical issues. Our program engages a diverse group of people from all over the country to collaborate and stimulate innovative ideas.