Call for ProposalsMIT's Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL) invites MIT faculty to submit proposals for J-WEL Workforce Learning Innovation Research Grants. These grants, ranging from $20K-$70K in direct costs, aim to sponsor rigorous research that will improve workforce learning for individuals and organizations. If you are doing research related to workforce learning, we invite you to complete our simple application form. This year, our focal topics include career advice and navigation, novel approaches to teaching and learning for adults, or methods of assessing and credentialing both technical and “human” skills. However, we are willing to consider other innovative opportunities.
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Objectives for Innovation Research Grants in Workforce LearningWe provide seed funding for research projects that will improve workforce learning around the world. Ideal projects will improve career navigation and advice, novel approaches to learning for adults, or assessment and credentialing of technical and “human” skills. However, we are willing to consider other innovative opportunities. Targets can be individuals or the organizations that support their workforce learning needs.
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Proposal Preparation and SubmissionPlease contact us at jwel-wl-grants at mit.edu if you have any questions about a potential proposal. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis through a quarterly review process.
Award InformationFunding is provided to support researchers, research assistant support and, under certain circumstances, travel or tool development. Funding levels typically cover $20,000 – $70,000 of direct costs.
Faculty Evaluation CommitteeWe have assembled a diverse and multidisciplinary advisory board to help us determine which proposals fit best with our program’s goals. Meet our faculty advisors: William “Bill” Bonvillian (Senior Director, Special Projects, Open Learning) |
Key DatesApplications are accepted on a rolling basis through a quarterly review process.QuestionsContact us at: jwel-wl-grants at mit dot edu |