September 28, 2006
25 MacArthur 'Genius Prizes' Recognize Exceptionally Creative Americans
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, in Chicago, has announced the 25 recipients of its 2006 MacArthur Fellowships.
The fellowships, often referred to as "the genius awards," recognize people in a broad range of disciplines who show exceptional creativity and the potential for continued innovative work.
Each award provides $500,000 over five years and comes with no stipulations, allowing each fellow to use the money as he or she sees fit.
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