Tony Beck - SBIR - STTR Funding for STEM Games

1. SBIR – STTR FUNDING FOR STEM GAMES

5. Gaming FOAs

7. ICs

8. NIH Topics for STEM Games Systems: Aging, Hearing, Brain, Lung, Bone Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Veterinary Medicine Nanotech & Microscopy Evolution Molecular Biology Basic & Clinical Research Methods Microbiology, Virology & Disease Vectors Infectious Disease, Immunology & Epidemiology mouse Nutrition, Obesity, Diabetes & Cardiovascular MRI insertion tube Human Genetics & Genomics Clinical Trials Process Mentoring, Workforce Development & Teacher Professional Development Public Health, Lifestyle & Health

14. NIH SBIR/STTR Success Rate?

16. NIH SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements for STEM Gaming Projects (FOAs) NIH = Biomedical

17. Serious STEM Games for Pre-College and Informal Science Education Audiences (SBIR) (R43/R44), PAR-14-325 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-325.html Serious STEM Games for Pre-College and Informal Science Education Audiences (STTR) (R41/R42) PAR-14-326 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-326.html Next receipt date: May 12, 2016

18. PHS 2015-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA and ACF for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44]) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-269.html • Web-based, stand-alone computational tools, instructional software or other interactive media for dissemination of science education • Serious STEM Games • Pre-K To Grade 12 curriculum and other educational materials, Interactive teaching aids, models for classroom instruction, and teacher education resources • Health promotion, disease prevention/intervention and public health literacy materials such as informational videos and/or print materials and programs which re culturally appropriate for populations and special communities. Receipt dates: September 5, January 5, April 5

19. NIH OMNIBUS SBIR/STTR FOA

20. Pipeline for Workforce Diversity Underserved and low SES communities

21. Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)  R25 Research Science Education Mechanism  Pre-K to Grade 12  Workforce Diversity  Public Health Literacy

22. NIH Pre-College STEM FOA NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25), PAR-14-228 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-228.html\ • Award: 5 Years, $1.3M • Topic: Biomedical - any NIH Research Area • Grades: Pre-K to Grade 12 Resources for students and teachers Informal Science Education (ISE) projects for Public Health Literacy Develop and evaluate STEM products for subsequent SBIR/STTR commercialization

24. iNeuron http://www.adventiumlabs.com/our-work/research- development/ineuron%E2%84%A2-interactive-neuroscience-education

25. http://www.is3d-online.com/

26. THE NIH EXTRAMURAL PEER REVIEW PROCESS

28. Who are the players? Applicant Program Officer (PO) Grant Application Kit SF424 Program Announcement Scientific Review Officer (SRO) Scientific Review Group (SRG) Summary Statement Funding Institute or Center (IC) Award

29. Information Gathering Establish NIH Commons Account Applicant Program Officer Program Announcement(FOA) Grants Administrator Scientific Review Officer NIH Commons Account

30. Developing plan Drafting proposal Program Officer Applicant Program Grant Application Announcement(FOA) SF424

31. Receipt and Referral Applicant Grant Application SF424 Scientific Review Officer

32. THE NIH REVIEW PROCESS – THE SRO Receipt and Referral  Quick scan to categorize general topic  Detailed review to identify:  Key science  Research Design and Methods  Identify and recruit chair  Set meeting date  Identify and recruit review panel

33. Scientific Review Group (SRG) Scientific Review Officer IDs Experts

34. THE NIH REVIEW PROCESS – THE REVIEWER Scientific Review Group (SRG)  Reviewer selection criteria Outstanding research as evidenced by publications Senior or respected scientist NIH, peer-reviewed funding (R01s, K-awards, P-awards) Committee Service History Availability

35. Scientific Review Group (SRG) Scientific Review Officer Creates SRG Scientific Review Group (SRG)

36. Scientific Review Group (SRG) Mail Out Scientific Review Officer Scientific Review Group (SRG)

37. THE NIH REVIEW PROCESS – YOUR AUDIENCE  The reviewer’s thoughts  Is there a need?  Are the applicants qualified?  Is the plan organized?  Will the evaluation show effectiveness?  Can it be done with the time and money requested?  Will there be a deliverable?

38. SRG Peer Review Process Scientific Review Group (SRG) Summary Statement

39. Pay Plan Summary Statement Funding Institute or Center (IC) AWARD

40. Review-related criteria to consider when preparing your application

42. THE NIH REVIEW SCORING DESCRIPTORS

43. THE NIH REVIEW PROCESS – REVIEW CRITERIA  Significance of model  Adherence to FOA goals and scope  Educational goals for target audience(s)  Biomedical connection  Relevance and potential for commercialization  Program Design and Evaluation  Quality and feasibility to achieve goals  Merit of evaluation plan

45. Human Subjects and Inclusion

46. Data only, no identifiers

47. THE NIH REVIEW PROCESS – REVIEW CRITERIA Inclusion of Women, Minorities and Children  Level Playing Field  Participants representative of local demographics  Proposed Inclusion/Enrollment Table

48. SF424 SBIR Average Page Usage

49. LESS IS BETTER

50. Use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English - it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don't let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in.