Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-leading research university known for its strengths in science, engineering, and technology, alongside significant work in economics, management, the humanities, and the social sciences. Its research community pursues both fundamental discovery and real-world innovation.

Through its schools, labs, institutes, and centers, MIT administers fellowships, internal and seed research awards, postdoctoral opportunities, and sponsored funding programs that support faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students. Many opportunities fund early-stage, high-risk, and interdisciplinary work.

Eligibility and amounts vary by program and are generally tied to affiliation with the institute or a specific unit. Researchers, postdocs, and students can find current MIT funding opportunities and deadlines on Atom.