Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) (R35)

MIRA provides support for the research in an investigator's laboratory that falls within the mission of NIGMS. The goal of MIRA is to increase the efficiency of NIGMS funding by providing investigators with greater stability and flexibility, thereby enhancing scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs. The program will also help distribute funding more widely among the nation's highly talented and promising investigators. MIRA grants will generally be for 5 years, for both established investigators and early stage investigators. With the publication of PAR-19-367 the program has now expanded to include established investigators who currently hold an NIGMS R01-equivalent grant or who wish to renew a MIRA; early stage investigators may apply through PAR-17-190.

MIRA for Established Investigators (EIs)

FOA Icon.PAR-19-367
Applications accepted in 2020 - 2022 FAQ Icon.FAQs about PAR-19-367 PDF Icon.Use NIH RePORTER to Determine FY 2019 MIRA Eligibility
Eligibility Icon.MIRA Eligibility for Administrative Supplements PDF Icon.MIRA Current and Pending Support Model Attachment (Required)

For more information on MIRA for established investigators contact Dr. Vernon Anderson and Dr. Zhongzhen Nie

MIRA for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs)

FOA Icon.PAR-17-190
Applications accepted through October 3, 2019
FOA renewal anticipated in Spring 2020 FAQ Icon.FAQs about PAR-17-190 Eligibility Icon.Eligibility: NIH Definitions of Early Stage Investigators and related Policies and Procedures Live Video Icon.Webinar for PAR-17-190 ESI-MIRALink to external web site
PDF Icon.Slides from PAR-17-190 ESI-MIRA Webinar FAQ Icon.Other resources for ESI MIRA applicants Eligibility Icon.MIRA Eligibility for Administrative Supplements PDF Icon.MIRA Current and Pending Support Model Attachment (Required)

For more information on MIRA for ESIs contact Dr. Sailaja Koduri and Dr. Michele McGuirl

Expired MIRA (R35) FOAs
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