Amar G. Bose Research Grant Program
The Amar G. Bose Research Grant funds bold, unconventional, and interdisciplinary research by MIT faculty that pushes scientific boundaries beyond traditional academic norms.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 (including overhead) per project for up to 2 years; multi-year funding possible
Summary: Supports bold, unconventional, and interdisciplinary research by MIT faculty that is unlikely to receive traditional funding.
Description
The Amar G. Bose Research Grant Program is designed to empower MIT faculty to pursue original, high-risk, and cross-disciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of traditional academic inquiry. Named in honor of Dr. Amar G. Bose, the program encourages projects that are too unconventional, ambitious, or "heretical" for standard funding sources, supporting ideas that challenge disciplinary norms and have the potential for significant impact. The grant aims to remove short-term pressures, allowing researchers to follow their curiosity and passion into new, unexplored areas.
