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MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant")
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
An unrestricted $800,000 award paid over five years to individuals across any field who show exceptional creativity and promise for significant future contributions. There is no application process; recipients are identified through confidential nominations and a review by an anonymous selection committee.
📍 United StatesStipend
Who can apply
Must be a U.S. citizen or resident; cannot hold elective office or high-level government positions; no age or field restrictions; cannot self-apply, must be nominated through the Foundation's confidential nomination process.
How to prepare
Review past Fellows' profiles on macfound.org to understand the creativity/impact bar; since it is nomination-only, building a public track record of original work (publications, media coverage, exhibitions) is the only real preparation.
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