Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)
Department of Health and Human Services · Opportunity PAR-27-032
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Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI) (National Institutes of Health)
Who can apply
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal gov…
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
- other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Eligible uses
- Health
Typical documents
- Application form (SF-424)
- Project narrative
- Detailed budget
| Deadline | 2029-02-06 |
|---|---|
| Posted | 2026-05-12 |
| Eligible applicants | For profit organizations other than small businesses, 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, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Independent school districts, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, State governmen… |
| Activity | Health |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| CFDA program | Biomedical Research and Research Training / |
| Org type filter | Nonprofit / For-profit / State Gov / Local Gov / Tribal Gov / K-12AI-tagged |
| Sector filter | Health / Research / Education / Environment / CommunityAI-tagged |
| Use filter | Research / TrainingAI-tagged |
| Source | grants.gov |
| Last updated | 2026-05-14T14:08:51.538023+00:00 |
From the official announcement
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. 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.
Agency contact
National Institutes of Health
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