Shrouded in mystery, the nominators of the MacArthur Fellows program glide silently through the creative world, looking for geniuses to give $500,000 to, no strings attached.
Recipients are chosen for their potential to make exceptionally creative contributions to their respective fields. We believe that highly motivated and talented people are in the best position to decide how to allocate their time and resources. By adopting a “no strings attached” policy, we provide the maximum freedom and flexibility for the recipients to use the fellowship in ways that most effectively facilitate their future work.