Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)
Issued by National Institutes of Health · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities
- Published
- 12 May 2026
- Closes
- 6 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC
- Reference
- PAR-27-032
- Location
- United States
- Sector
- Healthcare & Pharma
At a glance
National Institutes of Health in United States has published a funding call in healthcare & pharma: “Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)”. Submissions close on 6 February 2029, 817 days from today. Quote reference PAR-27-032 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 459 notices from this buyer since 2023, 372 of them currently open. There are 395 open healthcare & pharma notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities, not through FreeTender.
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Details
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: 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.
CFDA number(s): 93.859
Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.
Context for bidders
We hold 459 notices from National Institutes of Health, going back to May 2023 — 372 of them still open. They buy mostly in Healthcare & Pharma, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 395 open Healthcare & Pharma tenders in United States. This one closes in 817 days.
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