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Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)

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Funding: See official notice
Deadline: February 7, 2029
Status: OPEN
Category: Research & Science
Opens: May 12, 2026
Directory link check: October 27, 2026

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.

Eligibility recorded

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.

Applicant types

State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education Federally recognized tribal governments Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than higher-education institutions Private institutions of higher education For-profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Other eligible applicants

Focus areas

Health

Recorded notice evidence

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Applicant evidence

Applicant type: State governments
Applicant type: County governments
Applicant type: City or township governments
Applicant type: Special district governments
Applicant type: Independent school districts
Applicant type: Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
Applicant type: Federally recognized tribal governments
Applicant type: Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities

Opportunity boundaries

Recorded funding: See official notice
Recorded deadline: February 7, 2029; confirm the closing time.
Recorded focus: Health

Fields to verify directly: geographic eligibility, funding amount. A missing directory value does not remove a restriction.

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Application checklist

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Recorded applicant fit

State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education

Recorded geography

No structured geographic scope is recorded.

Recorded deadline

February 7, 2029 — confirm the closing time.

Eligibility summary: 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.

Recorded focus: Health

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Official sources

Directory link check: October 27, 2026. Always recheck the live notice before relying on it.

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