Question 1

Who can I contact for more information

Accepted Answer

Please email mit-ug@mit.edu (mit-ug@mit.edu)for more information

Question 2

How many participants can join the workshop?

Accepted Answer

In September there is room for 8 participants from MIT and 8 from the Groningen area including the UG, UMCG and universities of applied sciences. We will make a selection of the applications to fill the 16 spots. Results of the selection procedure will be communicated on Monday 28th of August at the latest.

Question 3

Do I have to present my work? Or the work from the department?

Accepted Answer

Present your own work. It is important you present the work that interests you and you know a lot about.

Question 4

What if I’m interested to participate but can’t join the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Please submit your interest via this link  (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBM_JE7bEjL5YyZvbzxfTl6n-FAXuUOfBDz0NGjtH5uCnjGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)

Question 5

What is involved in the presentation I need to upload (what is the 5 minute presentation about)

Accepted Answer

We ask that you upload draft slides (pptx format) for a 4-5 minute presentation about your research. These can be updated during the workshop, and will be presented on day 3.

The idea is that you create a slide deck about yourself and your research. This is starting material for the workshop. During the workshop you will get more information about what to do with the slide deck. You can also include the written out text of your five  minute talk.

Question 6

Why do I need to upload 2 abstracts?

Accepted Answer

Please upload one abstract describing work from your group (500 words, preferably not yet published) and another published abstract from a conference/manuscript that you were not an author on. This abstract should be related to healthy aging/energy transition and  at least one author should be from your region.

Question 7

What is the "published abstract" about?

Accepted Answer

A published abstract from another group that relates to your own area of interest. Preferably one author is from your region.

An idea for the other abstract is: Google a paper, put the keywords of your own research area in and see what comes out. One of the abstracts that you find can be used as the second abstract for the application.

Question 8

Is MIT super impact based?

Accepted Answer

The Impact program is led by a small group at MIT. It does not reflect the entire institute, but in general MIT cares a lot about impact.

Question 9

Can I participate in the workshop online?

Accepted Answer

No, the workshop is given offline so participants can meet physically. We believe this works better than an online workshop.

Question 10

I do basic/fundamental research. Am I still eligible for the program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are. During the workshop you will start to see the elements that you can work on. Impact might not be an immediate company  but the next steps that needs to be taken towards getting your research out into the world or to have other forms of added value. The impact you can create can differ by field and  you can consider different angles.

Question 11

Do I have to start my own company when joining the program?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't have to. Impact is more than starting a company. And there are different types of innovators - innovators that stay in basic research and innovators that start their start-up or do other kinds of impact.

Question 12

What is the difference between implementation and impact? Is implementation a field in the programs?

Accepted Answer

In order to have impact your research has to be implemented, but there is a subtle difference.
We talk about it in a general way and have these conversations during the programs. We discuss “How do I know if I am successful in the implementation of my research?”

Question 13

How big should the impact of my idea be?

Accepted Answer

It can be small and local and for a narrow population but still make a big impact for that group.

Question 14

Who can I email for any details on the day of the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Please email mit-ug@mit.edu (mit-ug@mit.edu)for any questions you have. In the welcome packet there is also a link to a whatsapp group you can join.

Questions?

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