# MUREP Insitutional Research Opportunity (MIRO)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nnh24zha003c-miro-murep-insitutional-research-opportunity-miro/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351063

> National Aeronautics and Space Administration offered grants of up to $1.3 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $8.8 million in total. Applications closed on February 14, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NNH24ZHA003C-MIRO |
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 14, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.3 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $8.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 43.008 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

All proposals shall originate from an institution designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as four-year MSI college/university on the proposal due date.

## What the grant funds

The NASA OSTEM MUREP Program solicits proposals from four-year colleges/universities designated by the U.S. Department of Education as MSIs for the MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) awards. MIRO develops significant scientific, engineering, and/or technology research centers. The purpose of MIRO is to strengthen and develop the research capacity and infrastructure of MSIs in areas of strategic importance and value to NASA’s mission and priorities. MIRO awards promote STEM literacy and enhance and sustain the capability of institutions to perform NASA-related research and education. Additionally, MIRO strengthens student participation in research at MSIs in order to develop and diversify the next generation of the STEM workforce. MIRO awards directly support research pertinent to NASA’s five Mission Directorates (MDs) – Aeronautics Research, Exploration Systems Development, Space Operations, Science, and Space Technology. MIRO cooperative agreements are competitively awarded to MSIs to promote research capacity, expand aerospace research, increase workforce diversity, and strengthen students’ STEM skills. The MIRO awards goals and objectives are to: 1) Expand the nation's base for aerospace research and development by fostering new aerospace research and technology development concepts aligned with NASA research priorities as defined by NASA’s MDs. Objective 1.1: Develop significant scientific, engineering, and/or technology research centers at the MSI that align and engage one or more programs of the NASA Mission Directorates. Objective 1.2: Increase the lead institution’s capacity to contribute to the priorities of NASA’s Mission Directorates (Aeronautics Research, Exploration Systems Development, Science, Space Operations and Space Technology) and NASA’s Centers and facilities. 2) Promote institutional advancement and enhanced research capacity through partnerships among MSIs, other academic institutions, NASA, and industry. Objective 2.1: Increase the lead institution’s ability to sustain research efforts through development of strategic partnerships. . Objective 2.2: Increase the lead institution’s pursuit of additional funding opportunities offered by NASA, industry, and other agencies. Objective 2.3: Increase the ability of research leadership at the lead institution to leverage resources to enhance its research capacity at the project, program, department, college, and/or university levels.

## Questions people ask

### Is NNH24ZHA003C-MIRO still open?

No. It closed on February 14, 2024. A newer notice is open: NNH27ZHA002C, closes February 1, 2027 (86 days left).

### Who can apply for MUREP Insitutional Research Opportunity (MIRO)?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for MUREP Insitutional Research Opportunity (MIRO)?

Closed February 14, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.3 million each. About $8.8 million in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation, Universities Space Research Association, The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, Inc. The program made 771 awards worth $532 million in that time.