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MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant")

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Opportunity at John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in United States — stipend.

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.

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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.

Apply → https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/faq

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