EA Virtual Programs are opportunities for anyone around the world to engage intensively with the ideas of effective altruism through readings, videos, podcasts, exercises, and weekly small-group discussions.
Each program lasts 8 weeks, and you’ll have weekly 1-hour discussions with a cohort of 3-5 participants and one facilitator. Before attending each discussion, you’ll spend roughly 2 hours completing a set of readings (and sometimes a brief written exercise).
The next round of programs will happen from April 10th to June 4th. Apply here by Sunday, March 26th!.
Each round's deadline is on the last or second-last Sunday of every month, so you can apply whenever is best for your schedule.
If you have participated in any EA fellowships, programs, or reading groups before, and are looking for ways to contribute to the community, please apply to be a facilitator by Sunday, March 19th! Getting more great facilitators allows us to accept more people into our programs. You’re also likely to reinforce what you learned previously by engaging further with familiar content.
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Please send any questions or feedback to virtualprograms@effectivealtruism.org.
10 April - 04 June 2023
In this reading group, you will read and engage in structured discussions of Toby Ord’s The Precipice, a book about existential risks and safeguarding the future of humanity.
13 March - 07 May 2023
A survey of legal ideas and research topics related to key EA concepts and cause areas.
10 April - 04 June 2023
This program is ideal for those new to effective altruism, or for those who have some familiarity, but want to explore the core ideas in a structured way.
10 April - 04 June 2023
This program is ideal for graduates of the introductory program or those with a similar level of experience, who want to dive deeper into more complex EA ideas and examine their key uncertainties about how to best improve the world.
08 July - 08 July 2023
Learn the foundations of effective altruism, in 5- to 10- minute interactive lessons. A free, online course to learn research-backed, actionable ideas to help you make a big difference in the world.
14 July - 22 August 2022
This speaker series aims to help people learn about what various policy jobs in Washington, DC, are like (e.g., Congress, executive branch, think tanks), how they can get these jobs, and how to evaluate their fit as well as prepare for a US policy career.
19 September - 28 November 2022
This online course will walk you through the key points to helping animals through your career. You will learn about the animal advocacy community and the diverse and exciting career opportunities available.
20 February - 21 April 2023
A course that aims to introduce students with a deep learning background to empirical AI Safety research
31 January - 27 March 2022
In this program, you’ll explore the alternative protein field in detail, either in technical research, or in policy and entrepreneurship. This program is ideal for those who are already familiar with the core ideas of effective altruism and are interested to learn more about this specific field.
01 January - 31 March 2022
In this program, you’ll explore the field of AI safety in detail, with a focus on your choice of AI alignment or AI governance. This program is ideal for those who are already familiar with the core ideas of effective altruism and are interested to learn more about the AI safety cause area.