Grant name: Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Total funding amount: Up to $250,000 direct costs per year
Duration: Maximum project period of five years
Primary objective: Support a program of research in an ESI's laboratory within the mission of NIGMS
Significance: Aims to increase funding efficiency and support ambitious research projects
Grant frequency: Recurring, with multiple application deadlines
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)
Local, State, County, City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Governments and Eligible Agencies
Other (e.g., Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities)
Must be NIH-defined Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) at the time of submission
Must devote at least 51% of total research effort to the award
Supports research on basic biological processes, translational and clinical research
Allows for exploration of new research directions within the NIGMS mission
Applications must comply with the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide
No preliminary data required for application
Maximum budget: $250,000 direct costs per year
Total project period: Up to five years
Next application deadline: February 3, 2025
All applications due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
No cost sharing required
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov
Paper applications will not be accepted