The Infinite Expansion Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of postdoctoral researchers, research and program scientists, research engineers, principal research scientists, and senior research scientists. These contributions can be in the form of direct support for your research program or they can be a service to the MIT community such as mentoring and advising junior colleagues, participating in MIT’s educational programs, or active engagement in the MIT Postdoctoral Association. Awardees are honored with a monetary prize of $2,000 and a celebratory lunch hosted by the school. Check back to submit a nomination.

Nomination Guidelines

Nominators should submit a nomination letter and 1-2 pages of supporting documentation. The strongest nominations include:

  • Specific examples of the employee’s contributions to the School of Science.
  • Context for the employee’s role in their DLCI.
  • Supporting quotes or additional nomination letters from other colleagues.

Learn more about our Staff Excellence Awards program.