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Massachusetts Institute of Technology and IIT Kanpur Join Forces for Groundbreaking Research

15 Sep, 2023 | IITK News

Another exceptional initiative for collaboration between Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and India making greater strides in Indo-US collaboration.

MIT-IIT Kanpur Seed Fund will enable research collaboration between the faculty of IIT Kanpur and MIT. This collaboration sets a milestone, making Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur the first Indian institution to enter such a partnership with MIT, which has similar funding initiatives in over 40 countries globally.

The application process is now open for groundbreaking research projects and collaborations. Faculty and research scientists from other institutions in India are also encouraged to participate as co-applicants. The application deadline is December 12, 2023. For further information and application procedures, please visit https://lnkd.in/dbcuYrbv.

This initiative has been possible due to generous contributions from Mr. Sudhakar Kesavan (BT/CHE/76), an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and MIT. Mr. Kesavan has also generously contributed to the establishment of the Chandrakanta Kesavan Center for Energy Policy and Climate Solutions at IIT Kanpur.