Extraordinary Fellowship Award Criteria
The Extraordinary Fellowship Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the field of computing, AI, and related domains.
Proven Track Record of Innovation
Evidence Required
Verifiable contributions (e.g., patents, peer-reviewed publications, widely used open-source software, or deployed commercial solutions) that have advanced the fields of computing, AI, or related domains.
Evaluation Metric
Recognition from reputable organizations (professional societies, top-tier journals/conferences, or industry associations) and documented impact (e.g., citation counts, patent citations, or user adoption metrics).
High-Impact Technical Achievements
Evidence Required
Documented accomplishments such as award-winning research, commercial products with demonstrable market adoption, or industry-recognized innovations that have influenced the direction of technology.
Evaluation Metric
Endorsements by established experts, measurable product revenues or market share, number of citations for published work, or evidence of industry-wide adoption (e.g., licensing deals or partnerships).
Vision and Leadership
Evidence Required
Consistent track record of leading or inspiring teams, founding successful startups, or initiating large-scale research projects or collaborations that push technological frontiers.
Evaluation Metric
Formal leadership roles (e.g., project lead, company founder, principal investigator), successful funding outcomes (grants or investments secured), invitations to deliver keynote presentations, or documented mentorship impacts.
Recognition and Influence
Evidence Required
Significant recognition from peers and industry leaders, such as prestigious awards, invitations to exclusive technical forums, keynote speaking engagements at major conferences, or substantial media coverage highlighting technical expertise and achievements.
Evaluation Metric
Number and prestige of awards received, frequency of speaking engagements at top-tier conferences, volume and quality of press coverage in respected technical publications, membership in elite technical organizations, or advisory positions at leading technology companies.
Technical Brilliance
Evidence Required
Demonstrated mastery of specialized technologies or complex methodologies (e.g., algorithm design, systems engineering, machine learning frameworks). Recognized achievements in challenging technical settings, such as winning or placing in renowned programming competitions, hackathons, or domain-specific challenges (e.g., Kaggle, ICPC, or specific industry tech competitions). Verified contribution to open-source projects with high-impact commits or leadership roles in core technical development. Advanced certifications, patents, or relevant accolades from respected industry bodies (e.g., IEEE, ACM) indicating top-tier expertise.
Evaluation Metric
Peer Acknowledgment: Endorsements from technical experts (e.g., recommendation letters from domain leaders or notable mentors). Code and Innovation Quality: Evidence of robust, secure, and efficient code; novel approaches to complex technical problems; significant refactoring or optimizations recognized by peers. Performance Indicators: Ranking in major competitions, number of users or contributors for open-source projects, citation counts for technical publications, or measurable improvements in deployed systems (e.g., reduced latency, lower resource usage). Replicable Impact: Demonstrated ability to transfer expertise across multiple projects or platforms, as evidenced by successful outcomes in different technical contexts or domains.