Opportunity type
Independent project
Recurring opportunity
Cause areas
Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness
Routes to impact
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Learning about important cause areas
Skill-building & building career capital
Direct/increased engagement with EA
Relevant aptitudes
Conceptual & empirical research
Academia
Location
Remote
Description
Explore a curated list of short-term (under 15 hours) biosecurity projects designed to help individuals test their fit for work in biosecurity—no prior experience or lab work required.
- Choose from a variety of research and writing projects, such as literature reviews on infectious disease surveillance, biosecurity policy analysis, or supply chain resilience.
- Projects are accessible to those with only a computer and internet access, making them suitable for remote participation.
- Each project is structured to be completed in 10–15 hours, with clear guidelines and resources provided for self-directed learning.
- Ideal for those considering a transition into biosecurity or seeking to build relevant skills before committing to longer-term roles.
No visa requirements are mentioned. For more details and project examples, visit the original post: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/xnBF2vcQaZgmhidyb/list-of-short-term-less-than-15-hours-biosecurity-projects
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