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BE/BME 486/586 Spring 2025

Term Paper Preparation

General Policy
1. The term paper for this class is a team effort of 2-3 students. 486 students should not make a
team with 586 students, or vice versa. Each team will make a single presentation and submit
a single term paper, although all team members should participate in both presentation and
term paper writing.
2. 486 students will make a professional presentation of soliciting SBIR (Small Business
Innovation Research) grant in starting a new biotech venture company; extensive theoretical
background is not required, but the feasibility as a profitable business model should be
addressed. 586 students will write a grant proposal to the external funding agencies, such as
NSF or NIH.
3. Topic should be related to the contents of the course. Do not limit yourself only to the
implants; any topics relevant to biomaterial-tissue interactions can be considered. If you have
questions on the choice of topic, contact the instructor.
4. Term paper format: single-spaced, 11 point or larger, at least 1 inch margins.

Important Dates
486 presentations, first group: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
486 (second group) & 586 presentations (first group): Thursday, May 1, 2025
586 presentations (second group): Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Term paper due: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

486 Term Paper


You have just started a new biotech company. For the time being, your company will be typical
“SBIR” company, i.e., a firm relying primarily on federal SBIR grant. Assume yourselves
submitting a grant proposal to federal SBIR program. They typically award $300,000 for phase I
(6-24 months). Prepare a proposal applying for this phase I grant for the duration of max. 24
months. Due to this time limitation, you need to be “realistic” in setting up your specific aims. In
addition, briefly address your plan for phase II (typically 2-3 years after phase I) in this proposal.
Cover page (1 page limit)
- Title: Be descriptive.
- Names
- Summary: Some “catchy” graphics may be included here.
Description pages (no page limit; less than 5 pages recommended)
- Identification and Significance of the Innovation
Discuss why the proposed equipment/method is better than the other commercial ones.
- Background
- Technical Objectives
Realistic goals you can demonstrate within the proposed period. Divide them into short-
(phase I) and long-term (phase II) goals, putting more emphasis on phase I objectives.
- Commercial potential
Commercial viability, social or economic need, high potential commercial payback

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References cited (no page limit; 1-2 pages recommended)
Budget page (1 page limit)
- Personnel: Include the (partial) salary for yourselves.
- Equipment
- Materials: Chemicals and supplies, etc.
- Subcontract / consultation
- Travel
- Other miscellaneous costs
For your information: NSF’s program solicitation for SBIR grant and SBIR information can be
found at:
• Understanding SBIR and STTR | Seed (nih.gov)
• NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I
Programs (SBIR/STTR Phase I) | NSF - National Science Foundation

586 Term Paper


Assume yourselves applying for any federal research grant (for example, NIH, NSF, USDA, etc.).
Complete only the followings:
Project Summary (1 page limit, include your names here)
Project Description (12 pages limit, however, the shorter the better)
References Cited (no limit)
Budget (do not use NIH or NSF form, create your own format)

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