Proposal for Media Lab research support

Joi,

I have been following the Media Lab's work on artificial intelligence and synthetic biology with great interest. The interdisciplinary approach your team takes is exactly the kind of research I want to support.

I would like to propose an arrangement for ongoing research support. As we discussed in New York, I can direct funding through the J. Epstein VI Foundation and through other channels as appropriate. I understand that MIT has specific guidelines around donor relationships and I want to ensure we structure this in a way that works for the university.

My foundation has already supported research at Harvard through Leon Botstein and others, and I believe the Media Lab represents an even more exciting opportunity for advancing the kind of cutting-edge science that traditional funders overlook.

I am prepared to commit substantial resources — we can discuss specific figures when you visit the island next month. I have also invited several researchers who I think would benefit from connecting with your team.

Please coordinate with my office on the travel arrangements. Sarah or Lesley can handle the logistics.

Best, Jeffrey