Frequently Asked Questions

• The MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) provides academic research insights for business technology leaders. Our global research team studies high performing, complex companies. We investigate topics related to digital transformation and share our findings in working papers, monthly briefings, and events.
• Watch a video about our mission.

MIT CISR is supported by the member organizations that comprise our consortium whom we recognize in our deliverables as our patrons, sponsors, and associate members.

Our members provide all of our annual operating budget.

Sponsors are large public and private organizations. Patrons are vendor organizations that provide consulting or other services. Associate members are small- and medium-sized enterprises.

If your organization is interested in joining MIT CISR as a member, please contact MIT CISR associate director Chris Foglia (cfoglia@mit.edu).

Visit our Member Benefits page to see a full list of benefits.

We are grateful for the support of our members. We are honored to work with C-level executives at large and respected companies, including some of the largest firms in the United States by revenue. The organizations in our community represent diverse industries and employ millions of people worldwide.

Please contact our main office to coordinate a visit.

Since 1974, MIT CISR has produced world class practitioner research, in line with MIT’s mission to “serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.” We conduct rigorous research using leading edge qualitative and quantitative methods. We investigate topics of particular interest to executives who lead digital transformation and seek to maximize the value from their technology investments.

Review our current project list here.

See definitions of terms specific to our research in the CISR Glossary.  

Please review our current project description list. If a project is seeking expertise that you offer, contact the indicated researcher directly.

• MIT CISR provides a suite of global events to our member community.
• Members of the general public can explore MIT CISR faculty-led MIT Sloan Executive Education classes.
• MIT CISR and our affiliates periodically host events that are open to the general public. See a list of our upcoming events.

We do not take funding in exchange for custom research. Our research scientists set our research agenda, with input on priorities from our community.

Vendors interested in exploring research ideas may want to contact the MIT Sloan Management Review Big Ideas Initiative.

• MIT CISR members may use engagement unit (units) for a workshop or series of presentations from our research scientists. For more information on the number of units included in each type of membership, and whether additional units may be purchased, please see our member benefits.
• Vendors and service providers who fund our work as patrons may include presentations to clients as part of their agreement.
• Our research scientists may be available for speaking engagements as part of their outside professional activities. Please inquire with a researcher directly.

Occasionally. Please contact our Director to explore opportunities.

We are not currently hiring. When we are hiring, open positions will be posted on MIT’s HR site.