Please note – applications have now closed for the first group. You can register below to join the waitlist for the next cohort.
You can now apply for our new introductory fellowship, designed to familiarise more individuals with the core ideas of reducing S-Risks (Risks of Astronomical Suffering).
This program is intended for individuals who:
- Are committed to reducing suffering effectively
- Have an interest in moral philosophy
- Are familiar with the core ideas of Effective Altruism
- Have a degree of understanding of key concepts like cause prioritization and cause neutrality.
(For more information, on cause neutrality you can refer to this essay.)
The fellowship’s curriculum will be broader than the Center on Long-Term Risk’s existing S-Risk fellowship. We envision that graduates will be in a better position to potentially proceed onto CLR’s fellowship, contribute to s-risk research, and strengthen the s-risk community going forward.
Program Details:
Duration: The fellowship is free of charge and conducted entirely online
Availability: Spots are limited in our initial cohorts to ensure a quality learning experience
Commitment: Expected to be approx 3-5 hours per week
The fellowship will be free to participate in, held online, and open to a limited number of applicants during the first cohorts.
The curriculum will cover topics including:
- What are s-risks?
- Arguments for and against a focus on s-risks
- How can we reduce s-risks?
- Risk factors for s-risks
- Worst-case AI safety
- Improving institutional decision-making
- Career paths and options
- Staying motivated and mentally healthy while working on reducing suffering
Please register your interest below, and we will follow up with more details soon.
We’d also be grateful if you can answer the form’s questions to provide feedback, which will help us create a better experience for everyone.