MIT HEALS and Deshpande Center Momentum Grants
MIT HEALS and Deshpande Center Momentum Grants support transformative, collaborative research in health and life sciences, funding both joint MIT-MGB projects and outstanding MIT graduate student research.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: April 1, 2026 (Graduate Fellowships) | June 17, 2026 (MIT-MGB Seed Grant initial proposal)
Funding Amounts: Graduate Fellowships: full tuition, competitive stipend, health insurance (1 academic year) | Seed Grants: amount varies by project, typically supports 1-year joint research
Summary: Supports bold, transformative research and innovation addressing critical challenges in health and life sciences.
Key Information: MIT-MGB Seed Grant requires joint MIT and Mass General Brigham teams; Graduate Fellowships are for MIT PhD students.
Description
The MIT HEALS and Deshpande Center Momentum Grants provide funding for transformative research and technology development aimed at addressing major challenges in health and life sciences. The program encompasses two main opportunities: the MIT-MGB Seed Grants, which support collaborative projects between MIT and Mass General Brigham (MGB) researchers, and the MIT HEALS Graduate Fellowships, which fund exceptional MIT graduate students whose research aligns with the HEALS mission. Both programs emphasize ambitious, interdisciplinary work with the potential for high impact on human health.
