Notice:
Per the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs Notification* of 4 March 2021, we advise all OCI card-holders seeking to conduct research in India to obtain the appropriate permission through the Indian Consulate and/or Indian Embassy. All foreign nationals seeking to conduct research in India, should ensure they have the appropriate visa and papers.
*please see p.2 of this document
Faculty Programs
Global Seed Funds (GSF)
Through the Global Seed Funds program, we provide grants for MIT faculty to develop research collaborations with their counterparts in foreign institutions. The program comprises a general fund for projects in any country and several funds for projects in specific countries.
Faculty-Led Excursions
MIT-India can provide travel funding for faculty-led workshops and field trips taking place in South Asia. Funding is limited to 6 students and determined on a case-by-case basis. Please note that faculty funds are available to MIT faculty only.