From the FAQ on NSF SBIRs (NSF 20-031, #47):

 

In general, no person should request funds or otherwise financially benefit through more than one institutional affiliation for a single NSF SBIR/STTR project. Therefore, individuals with a financial interest in the proposing small business (including company equity holders or anticipated employees) may not request funds through a subaward budget or as a consultant. In rare cases, this requirement might prove unusually onerous; therefore, it is possible for NSF to grant an exception, if recommended by the Program Director and approved by the Division Director for the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships.

 

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From: Research Administration List <xxxxxx@LISTS.HEALTHRESEARCH.ORG> On Behalf Of O'Brien, Maryellen
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:06 PM
To: xxxxxx@LISTS.HEALTHRESEARCH.ORG
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Dual Employment by Private PI on SBIR grant with University Sub

 

Dear Trish,

 

My recollection of recent scrutiny of SBIR grants be auditors focused on situations like the one you described.  Perhaps others will weigh in.

 

Maryellen

Maryellen O'Brien

Director of Grants and Contracts

College of Agricultural Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA  16801

814-865-3135

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From: Research Administration List <xxxxxx@LISTS.HEALTHRESEARCH.ORG> on behalf of Trish Brock <xxxxxx@CALPOLY.EDU>
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Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 12:59 PM
To: "xxxxxx@LISTS.HEALTHRESEARCH.ORG" <xxxxxx@LISTS.HEALTHRESEARCH.ORG>
Subject: Dual Employment by Private PI on SBIR grant with University Sub

 

 

Hi All –

 

I have an NSF SBIR proposal where the Commercial partner was looking to have their PI be someone who would also employed by the University Subrecipient on the project.  I’m very comfortable saying no to that, but I’m hoping someone has a regulation/policy that states it is unallowable.

 

Sincerely

Trish Brock, CPRA

Int. Director of Research Compliance

Research and Economic Development

Cal Poly

Building 38, Room 101

San Luis Obispo CA 93407-0035

 

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