Global Seed Funds
MIT's Global Seed Funds support international research collaborations by funding travel and in-person exchanges for faculty-led projects with global partners.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: December 3, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project (typical); project period up to 20 months; ~$2M awarded annually across 100+ projects
Summary: Supports MIT faculty-led international research collaborations by funding travel and in-person exchanges with global partners.
Description
The MIT Global Seed Funds (GSF) program fosters international research collaboration by providing seed funding for MIT faculty and research staff with PI privileges to launch joint projects with colleagues at universities and public research institutions worldwide. The program aims to catalyze new or deepening partnerships, enabling teams to address complex global challenges through in-person exchanges, meetings, and collaborative activities. Multiple regional, country-specific, and general funds are available, each supporting travel and meeting costs to facilitate the collaboration.
