Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA)

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking grant applications for the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) program to support biomedical research, with an optional clinical trial component.

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Open (posted)
PAR-26-121
May 26, 2028 12:00 PM
Dec 11, 2025 12:00 PM
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NIGMS EINI MIRA
nigms_einimira@nigms.nih.gov
Description

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is offering the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) to provide stable funding for individual investigators conducting research within NIGMS' scientific mission. This grant aims to increase funding stability, allow for greater research flexibility, distribute funding more widely, reduce time spent on grant applications, and decrease administrative burden. The program is open to eligible NIGMS-funded investigators and New Investigators proposing research aligned with NIGMS' mission. Renewal applications are also accepted from current MIRA grantees, though early-stage investigators should apply through the ESI MIRA NOFO. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply, and applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts will be deemed noncompliant. This grant is categorized under discretionary funding for health research, with Assistance Listing number 93.859 for Biomedical Research and Research Training.

Classification Codes
NAICS541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
PSCAN11BIOMEDICAL - BASIC RESEARCH
Smart Codes
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Timeline
Dec 11, 2025-Post Date
May 26, 2028-Close Date
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