 | This article is missing information about any history of (or reception to) the fellowship after 2013. (January 2022) |
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| Type | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Funded by | Peter Thiel through the Thiel Foundation |
| Leadership | Alex Handy |
| Amount | US$100,000 |
| Frequency of selection | Annual |
| Number of recipients | 20–25 per year |
| Website | thielfellowship |
The Thiel Fellowship (originally named 20 under 20) is a fellowship created by billionaire Peter Thiel through the Thiel Foundation. The fellowship is intended for students aged 22 or younger and offers them a total of $100,000 over two years, as well as guidance and other resources, to drop out of school and pursue other work, which could involve scientific research, creating a startup, or working on a social movement. Selection for the fellowship is through a competitive annual process, with about 20–25 fellows selected annually.