You need to demonstrate at least 3 of these 10 criteria. Most successful applicants are researchers, engineers, and professionals.
Nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in your field.
Example: Best Paper Award at an IEEE conference
Membership in associations that require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
Example: Fellow of ACM or IEEE Senior Member
Published material in professional or major trade publications about you and your work.
Example: Profile in Nature or university press release
Participation as a judge of the work of others in your field.
Example: Peer reviewer for top-tier journals
Original scientific, scholarly, or business contributions of major significance.
Example: Novel algorithm adopted by industry
Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or major media.
Example: Published papers in high-impact journals
Display of your work at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
Example: Solo exhibition at a major gallery
A leading or critical role in distinguished organizations.
Example: Principal investigator on a major grant
Commanding a high salary or remuneration relative to others in your field.
Example: Top 10% salary in your occupation
Commercial successes in the performing arts or equivalent.
Example: Product generating significant revenue