Grants / Department of Health and Human Services / National Institutes of Health

Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)

Open Closes February 6, 2029 (829 days left) Opportunity PAR-27-032

• Award ceilingnot stated
• Award floornot stated
• Expected awardsnot stated
• Total fundingnot stated
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Refer to the Eligibility section in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign institutions: Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. These types of organizations are not eligible to apply: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions), Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) provides support for ESIs with a program of research that aligns with the NIGMS mission.MIRA distributes funding among promising investigators across the country. The goal is to boost scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs. Through this program, investigators can:Receive independent research funding early to start and sustain strong research careers. Explore new, unique research areas in the NIGMS mission. Take on ambitious, creative projects. Shift focus to include emerging techniques and technologies as needed. Devote more time to mentoring trainees in a stable research environment.

Category: Health.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to National Institutes of Health, NIGMS-ESIMIRA@nigms.nih.gov, 301-402-2541.

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