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John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (IL)
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations.
The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are committed to building more just, verdant, and peaceful world. They work to defend human rights, advance global conservation, and security.
The foundation promotes the development of knowledge and individual creativity. They also work to strengthen institutions, improve public policy, and provide public information by supporting public interest media.
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The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are committed to building more just, verdant, and peaceful world. They work to defend human rights, advance global conservation, and security.
The foundation promotes the development of knowledge and individual creativity. They also work to strengthen institutions, improve public policy, and provide public information by supporting public interest media.
Web Address
www.macfound.org
Social Media Links
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/macfound
Twitter - @macfound
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Health tech pioneer Deborah Estrin named MacArthur fellow
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
She also founded the Health Tech Hub at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell ... the MacArthur Foundation, was not involved in selecting the grant...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
She also founded the Health Tech Hub at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell ... the MacArthur Foundation, was not involved in selecting the grant...more
MacArthur Foundation announces 'genius grant' recipients
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A composer, a pastor, a computer scientist and a health economist were among those selected for the 2018 MacArthur Fellows...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A composer, a pastor, a computer scientist and a health economist were among those selected for the 2018 MacArthur Fellows...more
Arizona State associate professor earns $625K MacArthur 'genius' grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
PHOENIX — An associate professor at Arizona State University has been named one of 25 recipients of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” it...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
PHOENIX — An associate professor at Arizona State University has been named one of 25 recipients of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” it...more
Winners of MacArthur 'genius grants' discover 'your life can change in an instant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Winners of MacArthur 'genius grants' discover 'your life can change in an instant' ..... The MacArthur Foundation's grant comes with no requirements...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Winners of MacArthur 'genius grants' discover 'your life can change in an instant' ..... The MacArthur Foundation's grant comes with no requirements...more
Here Are the Artists Who Have Received This Year's MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The “no strings attached” grant of $625,000 is paid out in quarterly ... According to the MacArthur Foundation website, the fellows are...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The “no strings attached” grant of $625,000 is paid out in quarterly ... According to the MacArthur Foundation website, the fellows are...more
A Painter And An Epidemiologist, Both Of New Haven, Win 'Genius Grant' From MacArthur ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A Painter And An Epidemiologist, Both Of New Haven, Win 'Genius Grant' ... Gonsalves co-founded the Global Health Justice Partnership in...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A Painter And An Epidemiologist, Both Of New Haven, Win 'Genius Grant' ... Gonsalves co-founded the Global Health Justice Partnership in...more
ASU poet Natalie Diaz wins MacArthur 'genius' grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
ASU poet Natalie Diaz wins MacArthur 'genius' grant ... T. MacArthur Foundation fellowships, commonly known as MacArthur "genius" grants. Diaz ... Creativity Department of English College...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
ASU poet Natalie Diaz wins MacArthur 'genius' grant ... T. MacArthur Foundation fellowships, commonly known as MacArthur "genius" grants. Diaz ... Creativity Department of English College...more
UW researcher wins $625000 MacArthur 'genius grant' for transgender kids study
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Kristina Olson, 37, is a research psychologist at the University of Washington who was awarded a $625,000 from the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Kristina Olson, 37, is a research psychologist at the University of Washington who was awarded a $625,000 from the MacArthur...more
UW researcher wins $625000 MacArthur 'genius grant' for transgender youth study
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Each of the fellows will receive a $625,000 “no-strings-attached” grant “to ... development, and exhibit “very good mental health,” according to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Each of the fellows will receive a $625,000 “no-strings-attached” grant “to ... development, and exhibit “very good mental health,” according to...more
2 from New Haven with Yale ties win $625000 MacArthur 'genius' grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Gregg Gonsalves, an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health, and Titus Kaphar, a painter and sculptor who received his master's in fine...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Gregg Gonsalves, an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health, and Titus Kaphar, a painter and sculptor who received his master's in fine...more
Illustrative Grants from MacArthur Foundation
Woodstock Institute-$200,000
Washington State's Administrative Office of the Courts-$380,000
Washington State University-$300,000
Volunteers of America-$2,000,000
Urban Institute-$30,000
Vera Institute of Justice-$600,000
University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs-$285,000
University of Southern California-$250,000
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts-$485,000
University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice-$30,000
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