From a brief look at our How applicant heard about us question data, I think the breakdown over the top 200 or so applications we have received is something like:
EA community (EA Forum, local groups, events, personal connections): 50-60%
AI safety/EA programs (SERI-MATS, GovAI, etc.): 10-15%
Direct LTFF outreach: 5-10%
Recommendations from experienced members: 5-10%
LessWrong, 80K Hours: 5-10%
Career advising services: <5%
Previous applicants/grantees: <5%
Online searches: <5%
The EA community seems to be the dominant source, accounting for around half or more of referrals. Focused AI safety/EA programs and direct LTFF outreach collectively account for 15-25%. The remaining sources are more minor, each representing less than 10% likely. But this is an approximate estimate given the limitations of the data. The overall picture is that most people hear about LTFF through being part of the broader community.
From a brief look at our How applicant heard about us question data, I think the breakdown over the top 200 or so applications we have received is something like:
EA community (EA Forum, local groups, events, personal connections): 50-60%
AI safety/EA programs (SERI-MATS, GovAI, etc.): 10-15%
Direct LTFF outreach: 5-10%
Recommendations from experienced members: 5-10%
LessWrong, 80K Hours: 5-10%
Career advising services: <5%
Previous applicants/grantees: <5%
Online searches: <5%
The EA community seems to be the dominant source, accounting for around half or more of referrals. Focused AI safety/EA programs and direct LTFF outreach collectively account for 15-25%. The remaining sources are more minor, each representing less than 10% likely. But this is an approximate estimate given the limitations of the data. The overall picture is that most people hear about LTFF through being part of the broader community.