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.

CIS Faculty Projects

CIS invites proposals from MIT faculty and research scientists with PI status interested in developing new research projects and/or research communities around a critical international issue.