2026 Call for Seed Grant Proposals
Supports collaborative, exploratory research in science and technology between MIT and Portuguese partners, focusing on areas like nanotechnology, energy, AI, space, and climate science under the MIT Portugal Partnership 2030.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application and budget submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 (MIT PI, 1 year) and up to €50,000 (Portuguese PI, 1 year); higher budgets considered with justification.
Summary: Supports collaborative, exploratory research projects between MIT and Portuguese partners in strategic areas as part of the MIT Portugal Partnership 2030.
Key Information: Active collaboration with a Portuguese partner is required for all proposals.
Description
This program, part of the MIT Portugal Partnership 2030 (MPP2030), funds small-scale, innovative, and exploratory research projects that foster collaboration between MIT and Portuguese universities, research institutions, and industry partners. The initiative aims to complement larger flagship projects and expand the breadth of research across strategic areas of global and societal importance, such as nanotechnology, energy, AI, space, climate science, and more. Both research and non-research proposals are eligible, provided they promote engagement and collaboration between MIT and Portugal.
