J-PAL works to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a global network of professors, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations of social programs to answer critical questions in fighting poverty. J-PAL builds partnerships with governments, NGOs, and others to share this knowledge, scale effective programs, and advance evidence-informed decision-making.
MIT D-Lab works with people around the world to develop collaborative approaches and practical solutions to global poverty challenges. The mission is pursued through an academic program of more than 20 MIT classes, student project travel, research, and community engagement. D-Lab collaborates with organizations—such as local nongovernmental organizations and social enterprises—in communities in two-dozen countries around the world.
MIT Open Learning seeks to transform teaching and learning at MIT and around the globe. It encompasses the Office of Digital Learning, which offers digital products and services; MIT Integrated Learning Initiative (MITili), which leads teaching and learning research; the Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL), which convenes a global community to share research and best practices; and other projects and groups focused on educational innovation.
MIT SHASS is home to a vast research portfolio engaged with the world. SHASS research helps to alleviate global poverty; steer economies and international relationships; understand the past and present; assess the impact of technology; advance the arts; understand cultures; and inform policy on issues including: justice, healthcare, energy, elections, climate, work and economic equity. SHASS also has a key role in international education, preparing MIT students to collaborate and thrive in cultures around the globe.
MIT Sloan Global Programs (GP) seeks to establish, maintain, and grow international collaborations with public and private institutions, and to develop innovative leaders who improve the world through management education. Through the varied portfolio of partnerships, MIT Sloan GP engages with numerous regions around the world. These activities include teaching, research, and capacity building collaborations that advance MIT’s mission on a global stage.
MSLAO develops activities across Latin America that benefit the region, the Sloan School, and the Institute, and support creation and transfer of knowledge and advancement of management education and practice. MSLAO supports research, teaching, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for MIT faculty, focusing on three themes: energy, water, and sustainability; innovation and entrepreneurship; growth and productivity.
Solve is an initiative of MIT with a mission to solve world challenges, and a marketplace for social impact innovation. Through open innovation Challenges, Solve finds incredible tech-based social entrepreneurs around the world, then brings together MIT’s innovation ecosystem and a community of members to fund and support these entrepreneurs so they can drive lasting, transformational impact.
Recognized for its leadership and excellence in entrepreneurship mentoring, MIT VMS has made part of its mission the dissemination of the MIT VMS Model to institutions around the world, reaching 28 countries. Through its Outreach Training Program, MIT VMS works with a broad range of organizations worldwide to help them establish their own formal, sustainable mentoring programs.
MPP is a strategic partnership between Portuguese universities and research centers, MIT, and the Portuguese government. Currently in its third phase, MPP2030’s goal is to strengthen Portugal’s knowledge base and international competitiveness through strategic investments in people, knowledge, and innovative ideas. MPP is widely recognized as a model for international alliances involving universities, industry, and governmental agencies.