Ragon Institute Fueling Discovery and Impact
At the Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard, donor support plays an important role in driving cutting-edge scientific research, global health initiatives, and education. Your donations enable our faculty, students, and other researchers to move swiftly in response to new challenges and opportunities, pursuing groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to transform healthcare.
Philanthropic contributions allow us to launch new projects without delay, build international collaborations, and train the next generation of scientific leaders. Your gift enables and supports our mission to harness the immune system to prevent and cure human disease.
DonateExplore Our Areas of Need
There are several areas where your donation can make an impact. From supporting our faculty’s research to funding community-based healthcare initiatives, we invite you to explore the areas of need below to learn more about specific funds and giving opportunities to give. You can help accelerate progress in these areas by making a gift to one of our targeted funds.
Faculty Research
Support innovative research that drives breakthroughs in immunology and global health. Your donation provides critical support for the Ragon Institute’s innovative faculty, who are at the forefront of immunology, infectious diseases, and global health. Your gift will go toward the Ragon Institute’s Giammaria and Sabrina Giuliani Endowed Faculty Support Fund, which enables the pursuit of promising ideas, helping Ragon Institute faculty pivot quickly when new scientific challenges emerge — such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support fuels the next generation of medical breakthroughs, from HIV and TB research to vaccine development.
Students
Help train the next generation of immunologists by funding research tools and other resources for our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are central to our mission, a major force in the Ragon Institute’s creative engine, and the foundation of what we do. Your support provides these talented researchers with the tools they need to explore pressing health challenges of the 21st century.
Global Impact
Your gift supports global health initiatives at our research site in Durban, South Africa. Your contribution directly supports our global health initiatives in regions most affected by HIV, TB, and other health crises priorities. Through partnerships with local scientists, healthcare providers, and communities, our programs build capacity, drive research, and improve health outcomes at the heart of the HIV epidemic in Durban, South Africa. Programs like FRESH and ITEACH are changing lives by combining cutting-edge scientific research with community-driven healthcare solutions. Your gift helps extend the reach of these impactful programs, enabling us to make a tangible difference in the fight against global epidemics.
Education and Outreach
Support programs that provide hands-on research experience and mentorship for underrepresented students in science. Your donation fuels the Ragon Institute’s commitment to fostering diversity in science in the Boston area through programs like the Institute’s summer internship program RISE and the Saturday science club PRISM. These initiatives provide high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented communities with hands-on experience, mentorship, and educational opportunities in medical research and immunology. By supporting these programs, you help inspire the next generation of diverse scientific leaders and expand access to the future of science.
Ways of Giving
There are several ways to contribute to the Ragon Institute and help advance our research. Whether you choose to make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift, your support is invaluable. We currently accept payments through the MGH Giving site using credit/debit cards, PayPal, or ACH Transfer. Apple Pay is additionally available on Apple Devices.