The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise support emerging to mid-career immigrant professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements early in their careers.
- Young immigrant research scientists and designers are welcome to apply
- Six $50,000 cash awards
Applications for the 2024 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise are closed.
Selection Process
An open call for applications is announced annually; eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Three winners are selected in each category through an application process juried by panels of experts in each field.
Meet the 2024 Creative Promise Prizewinners
Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
- Three prizes of $50,000 each
- Immigrant research scientists whose work exemplifies outstanding scientific accomplishment and represents a significant contribution to their area of research
Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Design
- Three prizes of $50,000 each
- Immigrant designers who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in design