Implementation of the NIH SBIR and STTR Foreign Disclosure Pre-award and Post-Award Requirements (NOT-OD-23-139)

Issued June 12, 2023, this Notice implements additional disclosure and post-award reporting requirements for small business concerns (SBCs) participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs regarding covered relationships. It also serves as notification of NIH's due diligence program to assess security risks and to deny award where foreign relationships meet the risk criteria prohibiting funding. The requirements apply to competing applications submitted for due dates on or after September 5, 2023.