Global Seed Funds
MIT Global Seed Funds support faculty-led international research collaborations by funding travel and meetings to foster new scientific partnerships between MIT and global institutions.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application / annual GSF submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Most funds: up to $30,000 per project (plus overhead, if applicable); some specialized funds up to $50,000; awards support ~100 proposals annually with ~$2M total funding.
Summary: Supports MIT faculty-led international research collaborations by funding travel and meetings with global partners.
Key Information: Funds may not be used for salaries or materials (except for specific funds); proposals must be jointly submitted with an international partner.
Description
MIT Global Seed Funds (GSF) empower MIT faculty to initiate and develop research collaborations with peers at universities and public research institutions worldwide. The program consists of a general fund (open to any country) and numerous specialized funds targeting specific countries, regions, or institutions. GSF grants are designed to support travel and meeting costs to facilitate in-person exchanges between MIT and international collaborators. Since 2008, the program has funded over 1,300 projects, distributing more than $30 million to support global academic partnerships.
