MIT HEALS New Connections Program
MIT HEALS New Connections Program funds informal meetings at MIT to help researchers spark interdisciplinary collaborations and new research ideas.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: Rolling (submissions reviewed on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: Small sums; covers coffee or food costs for approved meetings (reimbursement basis).
Summary: Funds informal meetings to help MIT researchers spark new interdisciplinary collaborations and research ideas.
Description
The MIT HEALS New Connections Program supports informal, early-stage meetings among MIT faculty and researchers to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulate the development of new research collaborations. By providing small-scale funding for coffee chats or group gatherings, the program aims to help researchers identify shared interests, form new partnerships, and generate innovative ideas that may lead to larger collaborative projects. The initiative specifically targets the MIT community and serves as a catalyst for future research proposals, including those to the MIT HEALS Seed Grants.
