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Form Number
STTR Life Cycle Certification
Description
Certifications for SBIR/STTR recipients to confirm continuing compliance with program requirements
How to Access
STTR Life Cycle Certification (PDF, 196 KB)
STTR Life Cycle Certification (DOCX, 42 KB)
Instructions
All STTR Phase I and Phase II recipients must complete this certification at all times set forth in the funding agreement (see §8(h) of the SBIR Policy Directive). This includes checking all of the boxes and having an authorized officer of the awardee sign and date the certification each time it is required. Recipients are not required to submit this certification directly to NIH but must instead complete the certification and maintain it on file in accordance with the records and retention policy in Section 8.4.2 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement or as listed in the STTR contract solicitation or contract award. A certification is required at the following times:
- For STTR Phase I Recipients: At the time of receiving final payment or disbursement from the Payment Management System or via contract.
- For STTR Phase II Recipients: prior to receiving more than 50% of the total award amount and prior to final payment or disbursement from the Payment Management System or via contract.