Solicitation Announcement

Dept. of ED Fiscal Year 2012 SBIR Solicitations Open

FOUR U.S. Department of Education (ED) Fiscal Year 2012 SBIR Solicitations are now open. Visit the ED SBIR website (www2.ed.gov/programs/sbir/applicant.html) for more details.

ED National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) FY-12 SBIR Solicitation. All SBIR projects funded by NIDRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities. The closing date is Monday, February 13, 2012.

ED Institute of Education Sciences (IES) FY-12 SBIR Phase I in Education: Solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0006 is a request for Phase I proposals for awards up to $150,000 for the research and development of prototypes of education technology products to improve student learning directly or indirectly (e.g., through teacher practices) in authentic education delivery settings (e.g., schools, after-school programs, or distance learning programs), or to facilitate research in the field of education. The closing date is Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

ED IES FY-12 SBIR Phase I in Special Education: Solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0007 is a request for Phase I proposals for awards up to $150,000 for the research and development of prototypes of technology products used by infants, toddlers, or students with or at risk for disabilities, or teachers (or other instructional personnel, related services providers, or family members) in early interventions or special education. The closing date is Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

ED IES FY-12 SBIR Fast-Track in Special Education: Solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0005 is a request for Fast-Track (Phase I & II) proposals for awards up to $1,050,000 for the research and development of technology products used by infants, toddlers, or students with or at risk for disabilities, or teachers (or other instructional personnel, related services providers, or family members) in early interventions or special education. The closing date is Wednesday, February 22, 2012.