MIT Research Grants
MIT’s J-WAFS grants support innovative interdisciplinary research to address global water and food system challenges through science, engineering, and technology.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Seed and solutions grants typically up to $150,000 per project (1–2 years); smaller grants for students and targeted initiatives range from $15,000–$25,000; over $25M distributed since inception.
Summary: Supports MIT principal investigators and students in advancing innovative research addressing global water and food system challenges.
Description
The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) at MIT offers a suite of research grants designed to catalyze innovative solutions for critical challenges in the global water and food sectors. Funding opportunities span seed grants for early-stage research, commercialization-focused solutions grants, targeted calls such as animal agriculture transformation, and support for workshops and region-specific projects (e.g., India). The program leverages MIT’s interdisciplinary expertise to develop impactful, actionable research and technology that can improve water and food security and sustainability worldwide.
