When Fervent Dedication and Administrative Details Collide: What Every Scientist Should Know About SBIR Program Rules
When Fervent Dedication and Administrative Details Collide: What Every Scientist Should Know About SBIR Program Rules If, like me, you’ve led a professional life dedicated to scientific research, at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship, you probably have never contemplated the possibility of being branded a white-collar criminal and charged with wire fraud. Though the charges were later dismissed, the experience of being investigated and accused by federal authorities taught me some vital lessons about the pitfalls of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award program. There are lessons that every potential awardee should bear in mind if they seek funding through the SBIR award program. My Individual Circumstances In my instance, what happened can be distilled into the following key details: · From 2005 to 2013, I wore two professional hats: I was employed at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)