Student Funding and Awards
For undergraduate students
Burchard Scholars Program
This prestigious program brings students and faculty members together for a series of monthly dinner seminars.
Applications will open Fall 2026
Explore programKelly-Douglas Fund: Travel Fellowship
The Kelly-Douglas Fund supports undergraduate travel during IAP and summer.
Applications for Summer 2026 travel due April 13, 2026
Kelly-Douglas Fund: Travel FellowshipDe Florez Fund for Humor
The de Florez Fund supports approved humorous activities and initiatives that benefit the MIT community with funding.
Applications not currently open
Explore programPhi Beta Kappa Society
PBK honors the nation’s most outstanding undergraduates in the liberal arts and sciences. MIT’s chapter annually elects approximately 90 students in their senior year.
By nomination only
Explore Phi Beta Kappa Levitan Award for Excellence in Teaching
Recipients of the James A. and Ruth Levitan Teaching Award in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, are among the finest teachers at the Institute. This award is granted by student nomination only.
Nominations due April 21, 2026
Explore the awardFor graduate students
Kelly-Douglas Research Grant
The Kelly-Douglas Fund supports Humanities graduate students in MIT SHASS. Applications due Fall 2025/Spring 2026 at specific dates.
Explore grantDe Florez Fund for Humor
The de Florez Fund supports approved humorous activities and initiatives that benefit the MIT community with funding.
Applications not currently open
Explore fundFunding and awards by discipline
SHASS units and academic disciplines also award funding, awards, and prizes to students.
