MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC)
MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC) funds innovative, interdisciplinary research and teaching in human-centered fields, supporting cross-disciplinary projects that advance knowledge at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates: October 19, 2026: SHASS+ Connectivity Fund | October 19, 2026: Humanities Cultivation Fund | October 19, 2026: Education Impact Fund
Funding Amounts: SHASS+ Connectivity Fund: up to $1M–$2M total in 2026; Humanities Cultivation Fund: up to $500K total; Education Impact Fund: up to $500K total; Full proposals typically up to $200K, planning grants up to $30K, project period 1 year (with possible extension).
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research, teaching, and educational innovation in human-centered disciplines at MIT, with three distinct funds for collaborative, humanities, and educational projects.
Key Information: SHASS+ Connectivity requires a SHASS PI and non-SHASS MIT Co-PI; all funds must be administered by MIT; no subawards issued.
Description
The MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC) offers three major internal funding opportunities to advance research, teaching, and creative work in human-centered disciplines at MIT. These funds are designed to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovative humanities research, and transformative educational practices within the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and across the Institute. Each fund has distinct eligibility and project requirements but shares a commitment to advancing knowledge and impact through interdisciplinary and innovative approaches.
