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Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-032
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2029-02-06-00-00-00
Confirm exact timezone in the announcement.Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Special district governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments, Independent school districts, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, County governments
Geographic eligibility and all attachment-specific conditions require review of the original announcement.
Eligibility details
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.
Matching funds & resources
Source matching-funds field: Not Required.
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About this opportunity
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.
Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.
Review original source ↗Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: Federal. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.
Source fields and evidence
id: 360593
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opportunityNumber: PAR-27-032
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opportunityTitle: Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)
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revision: 3
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agencyDetails: {"code":"NIH","seed":"HHS-NIH11","agencyName":"National Institutes of Health","agencyCode":"HHS-NIH11","topAgencyCode":"HHS"}
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owningAgencyCode: HHS-NIH11
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cfdas: [{"id":431102,"opportunityId":360593,"cfdaNumber":"93.859","programTitle":"Biomedical Research and Research Training"},{"id":433283,"opportunityId":360593}]
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"20","description":"Private institutions of higher education"},{"id":"06","description":"Public and State controlled institutions of higher education"},{"id":"04","description":"Special district governments"},{"id":"02","description":"City or township governments"},{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"23","description":"Small businesses"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"00","description":"State governments"},{"id":"05","description":"Independent school districts"},{"id":"22","description":"For profit organizations other than small businesses"},{"id":"13","description":"Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"},{"id":"08","description":"Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities"},{"id":"01","description":"County governments"}]
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applicantEligibilityDesc: 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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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
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awardFloor: none
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awardCeiling: none
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responseDate: Feb 06, 2029 12:00:00 AM EST
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responseDateStr: 2029-02-06-00-00-00
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: May 12, 2026 09:30:24 AM EDT
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status: posted
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