At a glance
NIGMS will fund Early Stage Investigators whose research program fits the NIGMS mission and is based in their own laboratory. The award is a grant that can last up to five years, with a maximum budget of $275,000 in direct costs per year. The opportunity is open to many U.S.-based organizations, including nonprofits, universities, governments, tribal entities, faith-based or community-based organizations, and some for-profit organizations, but foreign institutions and non-U.S. entities cannot apply. There is no cost-sharing requirement. Only single PD/PI applications are allowed, and the PD/PI must be an NIH-defined Early Stage Investigator and devote at least 51% of total research effort to the award.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments