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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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Summary
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
Celebrating and inspiring the creative potential of individuals through no-strings-attached fellowships
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#### Fellows in Focus
Explore a collection of stories and insights from our MacArthur Fellows in Spotlight, Conversation, and Roundtable formats.
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## Meet the 2025 MacArthur Fellows
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**Ángel F. Adames Corraliza** \\
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Atmospheric Scientist\\
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Madison, WI](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2025/angel-f-adames-corraliza)[\\
**Matt Black** \\
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Photographer\\
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Exeter, CA](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2025/matt-black)[\\
**Garrett Bradley** \\
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Artist and Filmmaker\\
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New Orleans, LA](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2025/garrett-bradley)[\\
**Heather Christian** \\
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Composer, Lyricist, Playwright, and Vocalist\\
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Beacon, NY](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2025/heather-christian)[Resource ID:
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