Oct
20
Event
Planning to secure funding for international research? This skill-development seminar is designed to help you craft persuasive funding applications. Open to PhD students and anyone interested in international research funding, this seminar unpacks what makes proposals stand out—from aligning your project with funders’ priorities to clearly communicating your research goals and expected impact. Experienced MIT faculty will share their practical strategies and discuss how to avoid common pitfalls. Strengthen your proposal-writing toolkit and connect with others pursuing global research! This session will be particularly useful for PhD students considering applying for the CIS PhD research grants, with proposals due in March 2026.
Gabriella Carolini is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning and International Development in DUSP at MIT, where she leads the City Infrastructure Equity Lab. Her research focuses on the governance and planning of infrastructure development across urban communities in the Americas and Africa. She has published a book on her research, and her articles appear in several leading journals.
Evan Lieberman is Professor of Political Science at MIT, where he holds the Total Chair on Contemporary African Politics. He is the director of MIT’s Center for International Studies, Global Diversity Lab, and MISTI. His research on South Africa, Brazil, and India has been published in three books and numerous journals.
This seminar will be held in E53-482 (Millikan Room). Lunch will be available. Please RSVP here.
Contact Kate Danahy at kdanahy@mit.edu with any questions.
This event is part of the CIS Global Research & Policy Seminar Series. Join our mailing list here to learn about upcoming seminars in the series.
