Success rates vary at NIH, but are generally in the 15-25% range, depending on the Institute.

Preparing and writing a high-quality National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the scientific merit demanded takes considerable time and effort. A NIH application needs to clearly present an early-stage product research and development project that is clinically significant, addresses a major gap in the field, and that is clear, concise, succinct and focused with clear milestones. In this session, you will learn the key aspects of writing a compelling application. Applications are reviewed by outside reviewers (peer reviewers) to evaluate the significance, the investigators, the innovation, the technical approach and the environment (resources, labs, equipment)