MIT HEALS New Connections Program
MIT HEALS New Connections Program funds informal interdisciplinary meetings at MIT to spark new research collaborations and generate innovative 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: Supports early-stage interdisciplinary meetings at MIT to spark new research collaborations and ideas.
Description
The MIT HEALS New Connections Program is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulate the development of new research collaborations across the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program provides small amounts of funding to support informal, early-stage conversations—such as one-on-one coffee chats and joint group meetings—between MIT researchers. The primary goal is to help faculty identify shared interests and initiate partnerships that may lead to larger collaborative projects, including future applications to the MIT HEALS Seed Grants. Funding is intended as a catalyst for new ideas and deeper connections across departments and labs at MIT.
