The interdisciplinary awards announced Tuesday come with a $800,000 grant over five years that the 22 recipients may use however they want.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday its 2024 class of fellows, often known as recipients of the “genius grant." The 22 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced the 22 winners of its 2024 "genius grants." Each award, carries a no-strings-attached $800,000 stipend

The MacArthur Foundation Fellows program recognizes notable artists, scientists and other innovators, who receive a $800,000 no-strings-attached award.

This year’s list of MacArthur “genius grant” fellows includes author Jason Reynolds and “Reservation Dogs” co-creator Sterlin Harjo.

The MacArthur Fellows program recognizes creativity and innovation across the country by supporting recipients with an $800,000 stipend.

At least three Asian Americans are among the 22 MacArthur Genius fellowship winners named this week. Each fellow will receive $800,000 with no restrictions to award them for exceptional work they have done in their creative endeavors.

The foundation looks for people who will be ‘enabled’ by the award, meaning they have both a track record of work and the potential to produce additional extraordinary work. The 2024 class of the John D.