Hi everyone,
I got endorsed! 
First of all thank you very much! This forum has been the most significant support for me to get endorsed for Exceptional Talent.
I did not even know about this visa until February 2023. And everything about the application process seemed blur and difficult. However thanks to you all, I have been able to get endorsed in my first trial.
I submitted my documents on 26.08.2023 and got endorsed on 13.09.2023. I am outside the UK. Here are some details:
My profile
- 11 years experience (5 as a research assistant in university, 6 as a research engineer in industry)
- PhD in machine learning
- Experienced in two different industries
Statement of Purpose
- Half about my past, half about my plans in the UK
Recommendation letters
- My Phd supervisor
- A manager from an international company
- A senior engineer from my ex-company
Evidences
Mandatory
1- Current employment specifications, high salary
2- Ex company information, significant event participation
3- Review activity for international scientific journal
4- Product evidence A
OC1
5- Product evidence B
6- Product evidence C
7- Product evidence D
OC4
8- Academic journal publication
9- Multiple conference papers
10- Phd thesis
Notes on application:
- Product evidences include innovative products I designed or managed the designs + challenging and innovative aspects + news clippings
- As I submitted more than 2 pieces for each criteria I do not know which counted and which did not.
My suggestions on how to benefit from this forum:
- Use the search facility of the forum
Not every member checks out the forum frequently so your answer might be hidden somewhere in the forum. I have found very valuable knowledge about applications similar to my case entries from 1-2 years back. - I got more replies when my questions were shorter and focused.
Good luck everyone! And thanks so much again!