Research Funding & Innovation
MIT Positions
MIT supports strong funding for research and development across the federal research agencies, and believes Congress should fully fund the authorizations in the “CHIPS and Science Act.”
CHIPS and Science
Then-MIT President Rafael Reif explained why funding for the science programs in the “CHIPS and Science Act” is needed in several essays and op-eds. These pieces argue in particular for the need to support “use-inspired basic research” through the National Science Foundation’s new Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Directorate.
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How to Build Upon Vannevar Bush’s “Wild Garden” to Cultivate Solutions to Human Needs
An essay by L. Rafael Reif
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The US can shape the future of semiconductors if Congress thinks ahead
Opinion by L. Rafael Reif
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
MIT has supported the creation of the ARPA-H, and believes it should focus on interdisciplinary research – particularly bringing engineering and computer science to bear on health problems. Leading MIT faculty prepared the following paper that outlines how ARPA-H should work and what issues it might focus on.
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ARPA-H Report
ARPA-H should bring engineering and computer science to bear on today’s health issues.
The Engine
The Engine is an independent entity, created by MIT, that helps new “tough tech” companies – often MIT spin-offs – by providing financing, guidance and space. The Engine also offers recommendations on policies to promote new tech companies.
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The Engine
The Engine supports new companies to solve “tough tech” problems.