The Vilcek Foundation awards the Vilcek Prizes annually to immigrants who have made lasting contributions to American society through their extraordinary achievements in biomedical research and the arts and humanities. Two prizes are awarded, one in biomedical research and one in the arts and humanities, in a field designated by the Foundation. In 2014, the arts category is design (previously: fine art, architecture, music, film, culinary arts, literature, dance, and contemporary music).
The Vilcek Foundation will award three prizes of $35,000 each to young designers who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. Professionals in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
Product design: Functional objects and systems including furniture, lighting, equipment, and transport.
Graphic design: Visual communication including branding, identity, and packaging for print, digital, or the built environment.
Digital design: Computer-created visual and interactive multimedia from print to gaming to web-based communications.
Social design: Projects that address social issues to achieve more equitable and/or sustainable solutions at the humanitarian, community, or environmental level.
To be eligible for the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Design, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed below:
1. Applicant must have been born outside the United States.
2. Applicant must not be more than 35 years old as of January 1, 2014.
3. Applicant must be a naturalized citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States.
4. Applicant must intend to pursue a professional career in the United States.
Deadline: 14th august, 2013
More information: http://www.vilcek.org/prizes/creative-promise/arts.html
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