NIGMS is offering the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) to support early stage investigators in conducting research aligned with NIGMS’ mission. This grant aims to enhance funding efficiency and efficacy by providing earlier support to launch successful research careers, encouraging exploration of new scientific areas, ensuring funding stability, promoting flexibility in research directions, and reducing time spent on grant applications. The grant seeks to distribute funding widely among talented investigators to boost scientific productivity and foster breakthroughs. Applications are accepted until Oct 03, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 324782
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-20-117 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximizing Investigators Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (R35 – Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.859 — Biomedical Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) under this FOA is a grant to provide support for a program of research in an early stage investigator’s laboratory that falls within the mission of NIGMS. For the purpose of this FOA, a program of research is a collection of projects in the investigator’s lab that are relevant to the mission of NIGMS. The goal of MIRA is to increase the efficiency and efficacy of NIGMS funding. It is anticipated that this FOA will: Enable investigators to apply earlier in their independent research careers, allowing them to secure grant funding that will launch and sustain successful research careers. Enhance investigators’ ability to move into research areas that are distinct from those of their postdoctoral mentors, which could lead to new scientific discoveries. Increase the stability of funding for NIGMS-supported investigators, which could enhance their ability to take on ambitious scientific projects and approach problems more creatively. Increase flexibility for investigators to follow important new research directions as opportunities arise, rather than being bound to specific aims proposed in advance of the studies. More widely distribute funding among the nation’s highly talented and promising investigators to increase overall scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs. Reduce the time spent by researchers writing and reviewing grant applications, allowing them to spend more time conducting research. Enable investigators to devote more time and energy to mentoring trainees in a more stable research environment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-117.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 324782 Full Announcement-PAR-20-117 -> PAR-20-117-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | DO NOT USE | PKG00258845 | Sep 02, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | View | |
| FORMS-F-REVISED | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2022 | PKG00263909 | Oct 27, 2020 | Jan 24, 2022 | View | |
| FORMS-G | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 | PKG00272313 | Feb 28, 2022 | Oct 03, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324782 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
324782 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
324782 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
324782 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
324782 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
324782 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
324782 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
324782 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
324782 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
324782 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
324782 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
324782 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
324782 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
324782 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
324782 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
324782 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
324782 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
324782 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
324782 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
324782 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
324782 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
324782 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
324782 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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