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SBIR/STTR Grant
by US Small Business Administration
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 All Levels 🌍 United States
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Phase I: $150,000 Phase I
Duration
Varies
Deadline
Rolling per agency
Level
All Levels
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Phase I: $150,000 Phase II: $1,000,000
⏱
Duration
Varies
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
US Small Business Administration
🎓
Level
All Levels
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
Rolling per agency
US government grants for small businesses and researchers commercialising technology.
Who Should Apply
US small businesses and researchers commercialising federal R&D
Education Level
All Levels
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage
Tags
GovernmentStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Phase I: $150,000 Phase II: $1,000,000
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via official government portal or embassy 3. Submit required documents 4. Academic review 5. Interview (if required) 6. Award notification
US small business or research institution; commercial potential required
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
All Levels
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via official government portal or embassy
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit required documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (if required)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
Rolling per agency
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
Rolling per agency
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Phase I: $150,000 Phase II: $1,000,000
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
US small businesses and researchers commercialising federal R&D
The scholarship provides: Phase I: $150,000 Phase II: $1,000,000 — Full tuition coverage
The application deadline is: Rolling per agency. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
scholarships@us-small-business-ad.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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