Overview

• The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has unveiled its 2025 fellowship class, marking the foundation's 100th year of supporting creative and scholarly excellence.
• This year’s 198 fellows were selected from nearly 3,500 applicants through a rigorous peer review process, highlighting both career achievements and exceptional potential.
• Eleven recipients are based in Greater Boston, including scholars and artists affiliated with institutions like Boston University, Harvard University, and Emerson College.
• Each fellow receives an unrestricted cash grant of $40,000–$50,000 to support their ongoing projects, continuing the foundation's legacy of fostering innovation.
• Notable recipients include novelist Jonathan Lethem, filmmaker-writer Miranda July, and Boston University's Louis Chude-Sokei, reflecting the diverse range of disciplines honored.