Cross Disciplinary Class Development Fund
MIT’s Cross Disciplinary Class Development Fund supports faculty in creating new courses that integrate the arts with science and technology, encouraging interdisciplinary student collaboration and original artistic work.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: September 25, 2026: Initial Inquiry deadline (fall 2026 CAST Grants cycle)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$50,000 per grant; funds may cover honoraria for visiting artists/lecturers and project materials.
Summary: Supports MIT faculty and lecturers in developing new classes that integrate the arts into the core curriculum and engage students from multiple disciplines in creating original artistic work.
Key Information: One Initial Inquiry per cycle; applicants must have no active CAST or CAMIT grants.
Description
The Cross Disciplinary Class Development Fund, administered by the Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) at MIT, provides support for the development of innovative new classes that weave the arts into MIT’s core curriculum. The fund aims to foster collaboration among students from diverse disciplines, encouraging them to engage in the creation of new artistic works. Preference is given to classes intended to become a regular part of the curriculum. This initiative enriches MIT’s educational offerings by supporting faculty and lecturers who integrate artistic practice with science and technology.
