Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)
Needs review: generic eligibility text; award amount not stated in source data
Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI) is a funding call from National Institutes of Health that closes 06 February 2029. Funding: not stated in source data — see the official call. Eligibility: US federal opportunity; see the eligibility section of the funding notice.
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- 06 Feb 2029 (845 days)
- Amount
- Not stated in source data — see call
- Region / eligibility
- United States
- Career stage
- early-career, established / PI
- Fields
- chemistry
- Reference
- PAR-27-032
- Official call
- Grants.gov listing
Eligibility in plain language
US federal opportunity; see the eligibility section of the funding notice.
Who should apply
Synthetic, physical and analytical chemists — best fit for postdocs and early-career researchers or PIs and research groups.
Summary from source
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.