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NIH MIRA Grant Opportunity for Individual Biomedical Research Investigators

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), is announcing the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) grant opportunity: - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) - Purpose and Scope: - Supports individual investigators conducting research within the NIGMS scientific mission - Aims to provide stable, flexible funding and broaden distribution among talented researchers - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to NIGMS-funded investigators and new investigators aligned with NIGMS' mission - Current Early-Stage Investigators must apply through a separate notice - Foreign organizations and foreign subawards/subcontracts are not eligible - Unfunded international collaborations and procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors are allowed - Open to government, educational, nonprofit, and business organizations - Products/Services: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are listed, as this is a research grant opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Restrictions on foreign participation except for certain procurement or collaborations - Focus on reducing administrative burden and increasing research flexibility

Description

The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) provides support for individual investigators for research within the scientific mission of NIGMS via a single grant. The award aims to increase funding stability, flexibility for new research directions, and distribute funding more widely among talented investigators. It also seeks to reduce time spent on grant applications and administrative burdens, allowing more focus on research and mentoring. Applications are invited from eligible NIGMS-funded investigators and new investigators aligned with NIGMS' mission, excluding current Early-Stage Investigators who should apply through a different NOFO.

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