With the new SBIR/STTR re-authorization of 2026, a number of requirements of awarded teams have either been added or strengthened. You can see a collection of various JIT requirements sent to teams being considered on our post What to Expect with NIH JIT. This post explicitly covers Accounting System Requirements for SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees who get a Just in Time (JIT) request from the NIH as a precursor to potential funding.
Here is a NIH Evaluation of Financial Management Systems Questionnaire 2026 JIT questionnaire
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