The Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise recognizes foreign-born artists and scientists who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and originality in the early stages of their careers. Applicants must not be more than 38 years old as of Dec. 31, 2011 (born on or after Jan. 1, 1973).
Two $25,000 prizes, one in the field of biomedical science and one in a category of the arts or humanities designated by the Foundation, are awarded each year.
[box type="alert"]Application deadline: Aug. 14, 2011[/box]