MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Competition 2019
Sponsor Registration Deadline: July 16, 2019
FAS/SEAS/OSP Deadline: July 30, 2019
Sponsor Application Deadline: August 6, 2019
Award Amount: $100,000,000 over a five-year grant period

100&Change is a MacArthur Foundation competition for a $100 million grant to fund a single proposal in any field that proposes a bold and lasting solution to an urgent, significant problem of our time. Applicants must identify both the problem they are trying to solve, as well as their proposed solution. The MacArthur Foundation seeks projects that are impactful, evidence-based, feasible, and durable. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the last round’s semi-finalists to get a sense of these qualities. Applicants are also encouraged to review the Trait Scoring Rubric that will be used to assess all applications. The organizational readiness tool may be utilized to help potential applicants determine their readiness to compete in 100&Change. The program is not intended to support basic or clinical research, or fund tool/technology development, and does not support general operating expenses for established programs.

While the 100&Change opportunity does not limit the number of applications that may be submitted from Harvard University, given the scale of funding involved, it is recommended that applicants ensure that their cognizant dean is aware of their intent to apply. Applicants should work with their pre-award office to assemble and submit their proposal. If your team consists of two or more organizations, a fully-executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be submitted in which one organization clearly has control and discretion over the use of the grant funds.

Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to Jennifer Chow in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (Jennifer_chow@harvard.edu, 617-496-2170).