Interdisciplinary Mind Grants

MBB funds are available to Harvard graduate students and postdoctoral trainees doing interdisciplinary work between traditional fields. These grants may support research, conference travel, summer lab exchanges, and other interdisciplinary experiences. We hold two application cycles - one in the fall and one in the spring. Awards will generally range from $2.5K to $10K and are traditionally budgeted to be used within one calendar year. The critical case to be made here is that the proposed activities will broaden the interdisciplinarity of your training.

How do I apply?

Complete applications should include:

  • MBB Application form (applicant information, proposal information, budget)
  • Additional Information (required for requests over $5,000)
  • Letter(s) of Faculty Support
  • Applicant(s) Curriculum Vitae

Submit your application as a single combined PDF file to mbb@harvard.edu by the November 8, 2026 application deadline with the subject line “Interdisciplinary Mind Grant application."