EA Courses Application

In-Depth Program Application Questions

If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes to skim the program’s curriculum. Do you find these topics interesting?

Yes, most of them sound interesting!

Yes, some of them sound interesting — and I’m open to exploring the rest.No, this doesn’t seem all that interesting.

What are the main reasons you're interested in participating in this program?

Your answer can be 1-2 sentences; no need to write more.

Do you have any other experience with the EA community?

What's a question from the syllabus that you'd be keen to dig into more, and why? Please elaborate
The syllabus document has tabs on the left side, each with a different topic for each week. Feel free to pick the one that interests you the most to answer this question.

Please share with us 1-2 of your most significant professional accomplishments.

We ask this to make sure we're not missing anything on your LinkedIn. Here are some ideas that might help: results from your job, academics, extracurricular project, or personal project.

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Projects you work on or are interested in pursuing? Other things you'd like to learn about in this fellowship?

Precipice Reading Group Application Questions

Why are you interested in participating in this program? Your answer can be 1-4 sentences; no need to write more.

Please read this blog post (~20 minutes). What key takeaways did you get that are related to The Precipice (or existential risks)? Your answer can be 3-6 sentences; no need to write more.

Please share with us 1-2 of your most significant professional accomplishments.

We ask this to make sure we're not missing anything on your LinkedIn. Here are some ideas that might help: results from your job, academics, extracurricular project, or personal project.

Questions for Forming Cohorts

If you’d like to be grouped with members of your EA group or specific friends, please list their names here. We’ll do our best, but can’t guarantee placement.

To increase the chances of being placed together:

1. Choose the same time slots as your group/friends. 2. After acceptance, email virtualprograms@centreforeffectivealtruism.org with everyone's names and emails.

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You may opt out of this consent at any time by emailing info@centreforeffectivealtruism.org.

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https://www.centreforeffectivealtruism.org/privacy-policy

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