MIT HEALS Seed Grant Call for Applications
MIT's HEALS Seed Grant supports interdisciplinary teams developing innovative research in health and life sciences through collaborative, cross-departmental projects.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application) | June 2027 (Letter of Intent, projected) | June 2027 (Full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Innovator Grants: ~$100,000 per lab for 1 year; Breakthrough Grants: ~$100,000–$200,000 per lab/year for 2 years; total pool ~$3M per grant type/year.
Summary: Supports cross-disciplinary MIT teams pursuing bold, collaborative research to advance health and life sciences through innovative approaches.
Key Information: Only MIT-affiliated faculty/PIs are eligible; no funds to non-MIT collaborators.
Description
The MIT HEALS Seed Grant program provides seed funding to catalyze innovative, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health and life sciences. Designed for teams of MIT faculty and principal investigators, the program encourages the development of novel technologies, methodologies, and conceptual frameworks that address critical challenges in these fields. The grant aims to break down disciplinary silos, supporting bold projects that may not fit within traditional funding mechanisms and fostering collaborations that can lead to transformational advances and long-term impact.
