MIT HEALS and Deshpande Center Momentum Grants
MIT HEALS and Deshpande Center Momentum Grants support bold, cross-disciplinary research and graduate training tackling major challenges in health and life sciences.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: April 1, 2026 (Graduate Fellowships) | July 31, 2025 (Seed Grants)
Funding Amounts: Seed grants: $50,000–$200,000 per investigator; Graduate fellowships: full tuition + stipend + health insurance for 1 academic year.
Summary: Supports bold, transformative research and graduate training addressing critical challenges in health and life sciences aligned with the MIT HEALS mission.
Key Information: Open to MIT PIs (faculty, eligible researchers) and graduate students; strong focus on cross-disciplinary, high-impact work.
Description
The MIT HEALS and Deshpande Center Momentum Grants provide funding for innovative, high-impact research and training in health and life sciences. These opportunities are designed to support both faculty-led research projects (Seed Grants) and graduate student research (Graduate Fellowships) that pose ambitious scientific questions and have the potential to transform the field. The program encourages cross-disciplinary approaches and projects that align with the core mission of MIT HEALS: advancing breakthroughs that improve lives through bold research, innovative technology, and collaborative engagement.
