Opportunities

Prof. Edu. course: Developing Immersive Technologies for Manufacturing and Design Engineering—July 20-23

The MIT.nano Immersion Lab is hosting a professional education course on Developing Immersive Technologies for Manufacturing and Design Engineering. July 20-23, 2026.

MIT.nano job opening: Program engineer — fabrication

MIT.nano is seeking a highly skilled program engineer to support the Technical Concierge Service of the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) Hub. Read more and apply.

June 9, 2026

MIT.nano job opportunity: Program engineer — metrology / characterization

MIT.nano is seeking a highly skilled Program Engineer to support the Technical Concierge Service of the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) Hub. Read more and apply!

June 8, 2026

Prof. Edu. course: Mastering Integrated Systems: Imaging, Machine Learning, and Physical AI—July 6-9

The MIT.nano Immersion Lab is hosting a professional education course on Mastering Integrated Systems: Imaging, Machine Learning, and Physical AI. July 6- 9, 2026.

MIT.nano job opening: postdoctoral associate

MIT.nano is seeking a postdoctoral associate for a one-year term appointment focused on plasma etching! Read more and apply.

May 12, 2026

J-WAFS Travel Grants for Water Conferences

J-WAFS offers travel grants for MIT graduate students to attend major water sector conferences. This year, J-WAFS is offering travel grants for students to attend Stockholm World Water Week, UNC Water & Health Conference, or the International Water Conference.

Record a message for deep space — Submissions close Feb. 27

You are invited to record a message that will be broadcast to deep space as part of HUMANS Deep Space Message, a global project developed by MIT researchers, led by MIT alumna Dr. Maya Nasr and presented by Powerhouse.

Breakerspace Microscope Image Contest IAP 2026

Explore the microscopic world with Breakerspace equipment and compete for prizes!

MIT undergraduates can submit stunning images for a chance to win $100 in two categories (with awards for runners-up and first-time Breakerspace users): Best Optical Microscope Image and Best Electron Microscope Image.

Never used a microscope before? No problem—sign up for quick Breakerspace training and start capturing images immediately.

Submit your entry by February 13. Winners announced the last week of IAP.

Submit your abstract for MARC 2026! Due Nov. 23

The Microsystems Annual Research Conference (MARC) 2026 will be held on January 27 & 28, 2026 in New Hampshire. Submit your abstract by November 23!

J-WAFS Water and Food Seed Grant—Due Nov. 25

The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) at MIT is now accepting letters of interest for the 2026 J-WAFS Water and Food Seed Grant. Seed grants are for early-stage MIT projects that have the potential to solve water and food supply challenges for human need. All proposals related to water and food security, safety, and sustainability are encouraged.