Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health
Description
The MIRA program funds multiple research projects within a single investigator's lab that align with the goals of NIGMS, with the aim of making their funding more efficient and effective.
The MIRA program supports a collection of projects in an investigator's lab that align with the mission of NIGMS, aiming to increase the efficiency and efficacy of NIGMS funding.
Source
Grant ID
PAR-23-145
Agency
National Institutes of Health
Subcategory/Subagency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Program
SBIR
Key Dates
Open for Submission
April 24, 2023
Submission Deadline
February 3, 2026
Application Window Closes
February 3, 2026
Opportunity Released
April 24, 2023
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Higher Education Institutions: Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
- Higher Education Institutions: Private Institutions of Higher Education
- Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education): Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status
- For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)
- Government: State Governments
- Government: County Governments
- Government: City or Township Governments
- Government: Special District Governments
- Government: Local Governments
- Tribal Governments: Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Governments: Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
- Federal Government: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
- U.S. Territory or Possession
- Independent School Districts
- Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
- Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
- Regional Organizations
- Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education): Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status
- For-Profit Organizations: Small Businesses
Awards & Funding
Award Ceiling
$275,000
Funding Amount
~$275,000
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