This site contains background regarding the MacArthur Fellows for 2008, accessible to authorized users who have a password.  If you would like to obtain a password, please contact Rodney Ferguson or Anne Marie Borrego at 202-457-8100.  

The public announcement of the MacArthur Fellows for 2008 will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.  Journalists who have valid passwords will be able to obtain information through the link below about the announcement of MacArthur Fellows for 2008. By logging into this site, you agree to abide by the embargo date (12:01 AM EDT, Tuesday, September 23, 2008), which applies to all materials contained within this site.  I agree to the embargo terms - please link me to information about the MacArthur Fellows for 2008

To see the names of all MacArthur Fellows for prior years, visit the MacArthur Fellows Program page. Those who are interested in general information about the MacArthur Foundation and MacArthur Fellows Program should visit  The MacArthur Foundation web site.