For Faculty

CIS provides faculty and visiting scholars with funds and support that empower them to find solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Global Seed Funds

The Global Seed Funds program addresses global challenges by facilitating opportunities for collaboration between MIT faculty and pioneering researchers worldwide.

Policy Lab Grants

Policy Lab grants provide funding, outreach, and support for MIT researchers to investigate new policy engagement strategies that respond to current national and international policy issues.