NIGMS MIRA grant aims to provide stable funding to investigators, allowing for more ambitious projects and increased creativity. It offers flexibility to pursue new research opportunities, aims to distribute funds to talented investigators nationwide, and reduce time spent on grant applications. The grant also supports mentorship of junior scientists, with a pilot program to test its feasibility. Closing date for application is May 20, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 272108
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-GM-16-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (R35) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.859 — Biomedical Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| 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); 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) is a grant to provide support for all of the research in an investigator’s laboratory that falls within the mission of NIGMS.The goal of MIRA is to increase the efficiency and efficacy of NIGMS funding.It is anticipated that the new program will:
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 nations 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 principal investigators to devote more time and energy to mentoring junior scientists in a more stable research environment. The purpose of this FOA is to test the feasibility of this grant mechanism through a pilot program with restricted eligibility. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-16-002.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
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
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-C | FORMS-C | PKG00212383 | Apr 20, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
272108 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
272108 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
272108 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
272108 RR_Budget10_1_3-1.3.pdf
272108 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
272108 PHS398_ResearchPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
272108 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
272108 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_1_3-1.3.pdf
272108 PlannedReport-1.0.pdf
272108 PHS398_CumulativeInclusionReport-1.0.pdf
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