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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) (R35 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity PAR-26-121 · Award amount: see the official listing

AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Opportunity NumberPAR-26-121
Award FloorNot stated in the listing
Award CeilingNot stated in the listing
Cost Sharing / MatchingNot required by the listing
Application DeadlineMay 26, 2028
Last Updated on Grants.govDec 18, 2025
Who Can ApplyState governments, County governments, City / township governments, Regional organizations, U.S. territories & freely associated states, Independent school districts, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges / universities, For-profit organizations, Small businesses, Other applicants

Eligibility

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic

Eligibility text quoted from the official Grants.gov listing.

About This Opportunity

The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) provides support for individual investigators for research within the scientific mission of NIGMS via a single grant to achieve the following: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 within the NIGMS mission as opportunities …

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