Sponsored by: Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS)

J-WAFS is seeking proposals from MIT principal investigators (PIs) for innovative research in water and food that have the potential to have significant impact on issues and challenges related to the world’s water and food supply.

Over the past four years, J-WAFS has funded a diverse portfolio of research relevant to water and food — spanning fundamental science, engineering and technology, supply chains, big data, business models, development efforts, economics, urban design and infrastructure, and more — through seed grants and other funding mechanisms. As J-WAFS’ impact continues to grows, we invite proposals for projects that can effect meaningful, perhaps even measurable, changes on the world at large.

J-WAFS anticipates funding six or seven projects with grants of up to $75,000 per year for one to two years, free of overhead charges. We are open to eligible proposals that further the overall J-WAFS mission, from all MIT schools and departments.

Details

General Eligibility: Proposals will be accepted from MIT faculty and senior staff members with PI status. PIs may participate on up to two submissions. Proposals should cover work done at MIT; pass-through grants or sub-awards will not be considered.

Process: Proposals must be submitted online. Proposal content and guidelines are detailed in the RFP. The required budget must be prepared using the J-WAFS Seed Fund Budget Template provided at the FluidReview site. Budgets do not need to be entered in KC nor routed through OSP.

Schedule:

• December 10, 2018: Open for submissions
• January 16, 2019:  Proposals due by 5 pm (EST)
• Spring 2019: Announcement of funded projects
• September 1, 2019: Start of funded projects

Submit: Proposals must be submitted online via the website by January 16, 2019, 5 pm (EST).

For more information, contact Andi Sutton at arsutton@mit.edu