A variety of classes, research efforts, and extracurricular activities each provide a different perspective on working for global development. Some activities are open to anyone; others require acceptance into a formal program.

This website can help you fine tune your involvement based upon your schedule and current interests. And if you can't find information on an organization which you feel should be listed, please let us know!

• Academic Course Listing for Students
  This is a listing of courses which are relevant to international development, organized by Department. We've also organized the classes categorical, based upon the type of activities they involve. Check out our lists:
  • View Classes, by Department - Listed by Class Number
  • View Classes, by Category

• Alphabetical list of 2007 IDF activities
  There are many other opportunities to get involved, outside of the classroom. This listing provides detailed information on programs, and links to the groups that support them. Or you can browse these programs by their type:
  • View by geographical focus of work
    Africa, Australia, East Asia, Europe, North America, South America, South Asia
    
  • View by development sector focus
    Water, Food, Energy, Transportation, Shelter, Healthcare, Media and Communications
    
  • View by type of activity
    Research, Service, Courses, Competitions
    
  • View by type of organization
    Department, Lab, Center, Student Activity, Partnership/Alliance
    

• Resources
  We've created an alphabetical listing of scholarships that are either offered within MIT or coordinated by MIT. Click here to check them out!
   
• Network with the IDN
  In addition the courses and activities listed here, the IDN can help you contribute to international development in other ways - by sharing experiences, assisting with project development, providing career opportunities, and more. Click here to learn more!