For whom is this program?

This program is for students who:

• have completed an EA Introductory Fellowship
• are interested in applying EA ideas to their career plan
• want to complete an individual project, group project, or reading group to gain experience and test their fit for career paths they are considering

What you get

• Guidance on what project to pursue and support to complete it
• Connection to members of the EA community with expertise in your project area who can give you feedback
• Hands-on learning experience while making an impact

Types of projects

Most of the suggested projects have a research component—anything from literature reviews to impact evaluations to hardware development—though we're open to a wide range of possibilities.

Check out this Projects Categories Page for inspiration and concrete ideas!

Program Outline

1. Refine project plans

   You will meet 1-1 with the project facilitator (Lenny) in order to decide on what project to do, and set goals for the timely completion of it.

2. Execute the project

   Throughout the quarter, you will meet weekly with your cohort and facilitator to check in on progress and offer each other feedback. In addition, you'll get guidance and feedback from experienced members of the EA community.

3. Project Showcase

   At the end of the program, there will be a project showcase where you will present your work! Many projects will also have a write-up component which might end up being posted on the EA forum.

The goal of this project is to be maximally valuable to those who participate in it. I (Lenny) don’t expect to be able to completely predict what will be most valuable until the project commences, so expect some adjustments to be made along the way. I’m here to support you on your path to make an impact!

Please note that the plan is to conduct project meetings virtually until further notice.