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MacArthur Foundation names 20 new 'genius grant' Fellows for 2026
Original: Meet the 20 new MacArthur Fellows, the ‘genius grant’ winners of 2026
The MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2026 class of MacArthur Fellows, naming 20 recipients of the so-called 'genius grant'. The award, given annually, provides fellows with a substantial no-strings-attached fellowship to pursue their work across fields spanning science, the arts, and public life. Coverage is highlighting the new fellows and their individual achievements.
Why now: The annual MacArthur Fellowship announcement is a major cultural news event that draws broad attention to the newly named fellows.
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- Meet the 20 new MacArthur Fellows, the ‘genius grant’ winners of 2026 · Chicago Tribune
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