MacArthur Foundation - Fellows Program
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Tangentially relevant to AI safety as the MacArthur Fellowship occasionally recognizes researchers working on technology ethics or AI governance; useful for understanding funding landscapes for independent researchers in these fields.
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The MacArthur Fellows Program awards unrestricted grants to exceptionally creative individuals across fields, including scientists and researchers working on technology, ethics, and societal challenges. Fellows receive $800,000 over five years to pursue their work without stipulations. The program occasionally recognizes researchers whose work intersects with AI safety, ethics, and technology governance.
Key Points
- •Awards unrestricted 'genius grants' of $800,000 over five years to highly creative individuals across diverse fields
- •Fellows are nominated anonymously and selected without application, based on exceptional creativity and potential
- •Has recognized researchers in areas relevant to AI ethics, technology policy, and societal impact of emerging technologies
- •Grants are intentionally unrestricted to allow fellows maximum freedom in pursuing their work
- •Represents a significant source of independent funding for researchers working outside traditional academic or industry constraints
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MacArthur Fellows - MacArthur Foundation --> m_auth=WIdLN_TpIEfx1XUl9lWkdQ>m_preview=env-34>m_cookies_win=x" height="0" width="0" style="display: none; visibility: hidden"> Account Login Login into your grantee account, reset your password, or submit an idea to the MacArthur Foundation. Login or Submit Idea MacArthur Fellows Celebrating and inspiring the creative potential of individuals through no-strings-attached fellowships Overview About Search FAQs News Celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Fellows and inspiring public dialogue through a series of nationwide events and conversations. Explore events Explore a collection of stories and insights from our MacArthur Fellows, including Fellows Spotlight and Fellows in Conversation. View videos Search All Fellows Stay Informed Sign up to receive next year's announcement of the MacArthur Fellows. Submit Events What is the MacArthur Fellowship? The MacArthur Fellowship is an $800,000, no-strings-attached award to extraordinarily talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential. Learn how fellows are selected Latest News & Related Content Load More VIEW ALL RELATED Other Awards 100&Change A competition for a $100 million grant to fund a single proposal that promises real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time.
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