Directed Research at the Norman B. Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism
MIT's LCAU Directed Research program partners with organizations to create custom research projects addressing urban challenges, leveraging MIT faculty expertise and tailored to sponsor interests.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Determined case-by-case; varies by project scope and duration.
Summary: Enables organizations to sponsor and shape custom research projects on urban challenges with MIT faculty through the LCAU.
Description
The Directed Research program at the Norman B. Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), offers organizations the opportunity to initiate and sponsor tailored research projects addressing critical urban issues. Collaborators work directly with MIT faculty and LCAU leadership to define the research topic, objectives, and deliverables. Projects can range from focused studio workshops and design proposals to multi-year, in-depth research initiatives. Each engagement is formalized through a Sponsored Research Agreement specifying the scope, timeline, and budget, ensuring the research is customized to the sponsor's interests and needs.
