The MacArthur Fellowship is popularly known by which nickname?
AnswerThe "genius grant"
MacArthur Fellowships are no-strings awards nicknamed "genius grants".
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Grant facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about grants, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
A scholarship is a type of award typically given to support what?
AnswerA student's education
Scholarships help pay for study and, like grants, usually do not need to be repaid.
Going deeper
In the world of grants, what does RFP stand for?
AnswerRequest for Proposals
A funder issues an RFP to invite organizations to submit proposals.
What is a matching grant?
AnswerA funder adds money tied to what is raised elsewhere
With a matching grant, a funder gives an amount linked to funds raised from other donors.
The US Homestead Act of 1862 offered settlers how many acres of public land?
Answer160
Homesteaders could claim 160 acres by living on and farming the land.
Expert level
Which 1862 US law gave federal land to states to fund colleges?
AnswerMorrill Act
The Morrill Act created land-grant colleges focused on agriculture and engineering.
In which year was the US National Science Foundation created?
Answer1950
The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 established the agency to fund basic research.
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