Our Programmes
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We're running five programmes this term, each designed to help you think seriously about how to have a big positive impact with your career. And you don't need to know which one is right for you: everyone who applies gets a 1-1 with me to find the best fit, and a follow-up 1-1 at the end to help you turn what you've learned into concrete next steps, whether that's a job, a fellowship, or a clearer sense of direction.
The groups meet weekly or fortnightly until weeks 4-6 of Trinity, typically on a weekday evening, at times scheduled around your availability. Time commitment is around 2–4 hours per week including the 90 minute interactive discussion.
Application timeline
Applications close midnight, Thursday 30th April (week 1).
Applicants will be interviewed until noon Saturday 2nd May, when decisions will be made.
Accepted applicants will be invited to a free kick-off dinner Sunday 3rd May on us.
Just getting started?
Arete Fellowship- A friendly 5-week introduction to effective altruism, combining serious ethical inquiry with rigorous analytical frameworks. Past fellows come from every background, from philosophy and law to computer science and medicine. Around 2 hours a week (including a 90-minute interactive discussion).
"The perfect first step for people who want to discover their role in making the world a better place.” — Bella, 4th year Biochemistry
want to go deeper?
In-Depth Fellowship (IDEA)
A flexible, participant-led discussion group for people familiar with EA ideas who want to dive deeper. Begins with reflections on values and continues with group-chosen topics.
This programme draws on the tools and frameworks of effective altruism to think rigorously about which interventions, causes, and careers are likely to have the greatest impact for animals. Over five weeks, we'll move from foundational questions — why animal interests matter morally, and what EA methodology offers advocates — through to practical debates about strategy, global context, and long-term thinking.
“This fellowship helped to answer almost all of my big questions about animal welfare and its impact, and gave me very useful insights into career opportunities in this space.” — Alec, Economics MPhil
This is a reading group designed to offer an accessible introduction on how economists think about the potential economic impacts of AI. We are going to engage with early evidence on how people actually use frontier LLM’s (both for personal and for professional use). The series will close with some readings on early evidence of AI raising productivity for specific types of workers.
apply your knowledge:
Telos Fellowship
Telos is a structured programme to help you figure out which career path is right for you, using tools developed by several Effective Altruism organisations.
Throughout the programme, you will work through a structured workbook to clarify your priorities and evaluate your options. A central component is a rigorous weighted factor model (WFM) assessment, which will help you systematically compare different career paths and identify the most promising directions.
Past fellows are often pleasantly surprised by how much the programmes help with careers specifically; past fellows have gone on to roles in AI safety, global health, animal welfare research, and beyond, and we work to connect you with the right people and opportunities in the EA space.
Deadline: midnight at the end of Thursday 30th April (week 1).
Interviews will take place until Saturday 2nd May. Everyone accepted will be invited to a free kick-off dinner on Sunday 3rd May, on us.
FAQs
Do I need any experience? No prior knowledge of EA is required for Arete. For the other programmes, some familiarity helps but isn't always essential. If you're unsure, just apply and we'll figure it out together in your interview.
What's the application process? Apply by midnight Thursday 30th April. You'll then have a short interview with me to find the best programme for you. Decisions are made by Saturday 2nd May, with a free kick-off dinner on Sunday 3rd May.
How much time does it involve? Around 2 to 4 hours per week, including a 90-minute weekly discussion. Groups typically run for 5 weeks on weekday evenings, scheduled around your availability.
Do I need to know which programme I want? Nope. That's what the interview is for.
Who is it open to? While primarily targeted at students, it's open to anyone based in Oxford.
Where can I go if I have more questions? Just email alex@eaoxford.com or book a quick chat with Alex here.