News and Announcements

Letter: Your IP disclosure obligations, and training this fall

If you engage in research, especially, but not only, federally funded research, you have an obligation to disclose to the TLO any new intellectual property (IP) arising from the work.

Letter: Research Continuity and Transition Fund — Round 2 Call for Proposals

Anantha Chandrakasan, Ian A. Waitz, and Glen Shor

The letter invites proposals for the second round of the Institute Research Continuity and Transition Fund.

Export Control in Research Training: Nov. 17, 2026, 10 a.m.

The Export Control team will host a workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 10 - 11 a.m. in 9-255 and on Zoom. Learn more about export control, current trends in international collaborations, and other topics relevant to the MIT research community and the broader geopolitical climate in which we conduct research.

Letter: National Research Administrator Day

Anne White and research administration leadership

A letter of gratitude to research administrators across the Institute for their innumerable contributions to the MIT research enterprise.

Letter: Working Group on Scholarly Content and Generative AI

Anantha P. Chandrakasan and Ian A. Waitz

MIT’s Working Group on Scholarly Content and Generative AI has produced three resource documents to inform decisions made by members of the MIT community. The group was charged to help the MIT community develop a common understanding of the legal, technical, and ethical issues involved when scholarly content is used in the development and training of generative AI models.

MIT projects selected for funding under DOE’s Genesis Mission

MIT News

Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.

NPA award recognizes MIT’s postdoc-supportive policies

National Postdoctoral Association cites MIT’s “outstanding commitment to advancing the postdoctoral experience.”

Letter: Amanda Doran to lead International Scholars Office

Ian A. Waitz

Following a national search, Amanda Doran has been appointed as the next director of the International Scholars Office (ISchO), effective July 1. With 25 years’ experience guiding MIT’s departments and international scholars through U.S. immigration requirements, Amanda is uniquely qualified to lead this important function.

NSF CAREER Q&A for PIs: June 18, 2026

Any PI planning to submit an NSF CAREER award proposal (due July 22, 2026) is invited to join a virtual Q&A session on June 18 from 2-3 p.m. with two previous NSF CAREER awardees, Professors David L. Des Marais (CEE) and Carlos M. Portela (MechE).

Letter: New fund to support critical research needs

Sally Kornbluth, Anantha P. Chandrakasan, Ian A. Waitz, and Glen Shor

The Institute Research Continuity and Transition Fund is designed to provide temporary financial support in fiscal year 2027 to principal investigators and research groups that have been most directly and significantly affected by the decline in federal research funding and face acute challenges as a result.

Proposed changes to OMB Uniform Guidance

We are thoroughly reviewing the proposed changes, which are currently subject to a comment period.

New laboratory at MIT aims to advance quantum research for the nation

MIT News

The Quantum Systems Laboratory will catalyze quantum innovation and be open to government, academic, and industry researchers.