Faculty Grant
MIT CAST Faculty Grants fund innovative faculty-led research or creative projects integrating art, science, and technology, with a focus on cross-disciplinary impact and social justice.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Initial Inquiries) | April 2027 (Full Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project; typically one-year duration.
Summary: Supports MIT full-time faculty in developing research or creative projects integrating art, science, and technology, aligned with CAST’s mission.
Description
The Faculty Grant from the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) supports MIT full-time faculty in developing research or creative projects that have significant impact on campus or beyond. The program is designed to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and prioritize projects that engage art, science, and/or technology in innovative ways aligned with CAST’s mission. Proposals that address racial and social justice or amplify the artistic work and voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are especially encouraged. Publication projects are not eligible.
