2018 MacArthur Fellowship

The 2018 MacArthur Fellowship is an award given annually by the MacArthur Foundation to talented individuals across various fields who demonstrate creativity, innovation, and potential for significant contributions. Often called a "genius grant," it provides unrestricted financial support—$625,000 over five years—allowing recipients to pursue their creative work without financial constraints. The fellowship recognizes exceptional potential rather than past achievements, encouraging innovative thinking in fields like arts, sciences, and social activism, and aims to foster groundbreaking ideas that benefit society.