We help ambitious and talented aspiring researchers (undergrad, masters students & PhD candidates) work on important problems that improve the world.
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5 Jun 2024
Join the Effective Thesis Slack for impact-focused:
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AI-Nuclear integration risks: 🧵
My thesis on the topic is finished!
I design a nuclear crisis simulation to test humans and LLMs' propensity toward nuclear preemption, risk perceptions, and especially automation bias (blind trust in AI decision aid)
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19 Mar 2024
Changing how we evaluate research! Join our workshop March 25 (co-hosted by @effectivethesis) w/ @OSFramework , Unjournal.org more. Explore #openscience, #transparency, new metrics. #researchevaluation
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16 Feb 2024
Join us THIS WEEKEND for two ET events 🎓✨ 1️⃣ TONIGHT (Feb 16, 18:00-21:00 CET) a workshop at Effektiv Spenden, Müllerstraße 138D, Berlin, on how and why to write an effective thesis. Info: 👉 tinyurl.com/ET16Feb
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16 Feb 2024
2️⃣ TOMORROW (Feb 17, 17:30-19:00 CET) we're hosting a hybrid event for the Munich Security Conference: "Research Impact: Rethinking Academics for Effective Policy Influence". Join us in person or online! Sign up 👉 eveeno.com/578656245
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20 Jan 2024
🌟🚀 Exciting news! Effective Thesis is nominated for the PACEY Award! Help us win €5000 to empower student research. Register now and vote on Jan 26: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #VoteEffectiveThesis #PACEYAward 🙌🌍
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4 Jun 2023
Researching #xrisks such as AI or climate change? Take this survey by @anitasangha2 for her thesis on understanding the x-risk community!
Participate here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form…
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30 May 2023
Marie Zedler, our Head of Coaching shares advice for students considering #research as a career. Marie holds a BSc in Neuroscience from UCL and is working towards an integrated MRes PhD in Sensor Technology at the University of Cambridge.
Learn more: effectivethesis.org/thesis-c…
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30 May 2023
Your #thesis can be a stepping stone to making a positive contribution to the world. We share impactful #research #topics for students to work on, advice from our team and the latest news and opportunities in the Future Researchers Newsletter.
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23 May 2023
Thinking about applying for a #PhD? We highly recommend listening to this podcast!
We sponsored this episode of the Philosopher's Nest where philosophy grad students share wonderful insights about pursuing a PhD.
22 May 2023
📺Bonus Episode: What (12) Grad Students Wish They’d Known About Doing a PhD
This is the final episode of the First Season of the Philosopher’s Nest.
Lewis and I have so enjoyed interviewing wonderful philosophy grad students. We’ll return in October❤️
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8 May 2023
📺New episode! We spoke with Elliot Thornley (Oxford) about population ethics, global priorities research and monograph vs. integrated paper theses.
This episode was sponsored by Effective Thesis (@EffectiveThesis). After you listen, check them out!
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21 Apr 2023
FYI: Applications for the Stanford Existential Risk Initiative - Machine Learning Alignment Theory Scholars (SERI MATS) summer 2023 cohort close on May 7!
See their website for more info: serimats.org/.
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2 May 2023
We often talk about how important mental health is, especially as a grad student. But other than practice it, how can we study it?
@EffectiveThesis shares some open mental health research questions PhD students can focus on. Free coaching - bit.ly/40qetrd
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2 May 2023
How can research in your discipline improve the world?
If you're studying #biology, #economics, #engineering, #history, #philosophy or #psychology we encourage you to read through our profiles on making an impact in these disciplines.
Read here: effectivethesis.org/discipli…
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1 May 2023
We’re grateful to have helped students think deeply about impact and explore ideas that inspire them. Want to see what path you can take with your PhD?
Explore what you can do in your discipline: bit.ly/3N1IUAP
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25 Apr 2023
Happening now: Changing the World Through Doing Research
Conor Spence has started his talk!
Kudos to @EffectiveThesis x @eablueph x @eaupdiliman x Effective Altruism Taft for this collaborative event for students in the Philippines!
#EffectiveAltruism
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25 Apr 2023
New to Effective Thesis? Welcome! Feel free to explore our website (link in bio) or take a shortcut through this thread. 🧵
Here's a high-level introduction to who we are, what we do, why we exist and how we can help you ▶️
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25 Apr 2023
❓"I'm new to these ideas and unsure what next steps to take. Where should I begin?"
It's normal to feel overwhelmed when considering large problems! The simplest next step is to sign up for The Future Researcher's Newsletter for updates and inspiration.
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📨Still unsure about what to do or have feedback for us? Get in touch - we would love to hear from students, researchers, academics and potential partners!
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