The deadline for applying to the Letten Prize has past. We are very excited to have received 164 applications this round. Even better, our applicants are from all around the world.
Our applicants – Who are they?
- 164 applications
- from 76 nationalities
- Gender balance: 50% woman, 50 % men
- Applicants from (institution location)
Europe: 33% (35%)
Africa: 24% (19%)
Asia: 20% (20%)
Middle East: 8% (7%)
South America: 8% (5%)
North America: 4% (7%)
Oceania: 2% (5%)
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Home countries with the most applicants
- India (15)
- Italy (7)
- Nigeria (7)
- Ghana (6)
- UK and Spain (5)
- Other countries (119)
Our applicants – How did they hear about us?
- Word of mouth: 20%
- Web search: 18%
- Young Academy network: 16%
- Notice from host institution: 16%
- Funding portal: 13%
- Social media: 12%
- Other: 6%