MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Grant)
- Type
- Fellowship
- Organization
- MacArthur Foundation
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Rolling or not stated
- Salary
- $800,000 over 5 years
About this Opportunity
• Overview • Search
Eligibility
- Cannot apply directly. Must be nominated by the foundation's pool of invited external nominators. Requires exceptional creativity and promise.
What you get
- Compensation: $800,000 over 5 years
Documents you may need
- CV / Resume
- Research or Project Proposal
- Statement of Purpose
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation (2–3)
- Valid Passport (copy)
How to apply
- Click the "Apply — Official Site" button to go to the source page.
- Register or log in to the application system.
- Complete all required sections (personal info, academic history, essays).
- Upload all required documents (transcripts, CV, letters, certificates).
- Review your application carefully before submitting.
- Monitor your email for confirmation and further instructions.
Similar opportunities
- East-West Center (EWC) Graduate Degree Fellowship in University of Hawaii 2027
- Fellowship & Scholarship at the ACI Foundation for the years 2027-28 (Fully-Funded)
- TED Fellows Program
- The ICO-National Eye Health Institute Fellowship in Ocular Genetics, USA
- YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) Mandela Washington Fellowship