2026 Research Administration Services (RAS) Thanksgiving Holiday Proposal Deadlines

MIT will recognize Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026, as Institute holidays, with offices reopening Monday, November 30, 2026. RAS due dates for proposals will be calculated based on the holidays. Waivers cannot be accepted for proposals due to sponsors between Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and Monday, November 30, 2026. Proposals without a waiver will not be submitted.

RAS Deadlines Around Thanksgiving Holiday

Sponsor Deadline

MIT RAS Deadline

November 25, 2026 – November 29, 2026

November 18, 9 a.m. EST

November 30, 2026

November 19, 9 a.m. EST

December 1, 2026

November 20, 9 a.m. EST

December 2, 2026

November 23, 9 a.m. EST

December 3, 2026

November 24, 9 a.m. EST

December 4, 2026

November 25, 9 a.m. EST