Institute of Education Sciences (IES) FY08 SBIR Program

The Institute has released two solicitations for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, one for Phase I awards and another for Fast-Track (Phase I and II) awards. The submission deadline for all proposals is January 22.

The Phase I RFP is available at:
http://fs2.fbo.gov/EPSData/ED/Synopses/
3286/ED-08-R-0007/RFP_ED08R0007.doc

The Fast-Track RFP is available at:
http://fs2.fbo.gov/EPSData/ED/Synopses/
3286/ED-08-R-0008/FastTrackRFP_ED08R0008.doc

Phase I is for the development of a prototype of an education technology product and for research to determine the feasibility of the prototype in a school or other formal education delivery settings.

Fast-Track is a single proposal that contains both Phase I and Phase II activities. Through the Fast-Track option, the Institute intends to fund meritorious proposals for the development, evaluation, and commercialization of education products that contribute to improved student learning and academic achievement in the field of education.

NOTE: In order to apply for Fast-Track funding, offeror's must submit both 1) a full Phase I proposal and 2) a Fast-Track proposal. Fast-Track proposals that are submitted without a Phase I proposal will not be evaluated.