The EA in-depth Program

Explore the deeper questions and ideas behind effective altruism!

At the beginning of the year, we will run an 6-week In-Depth EA Program designed to help you dive deeper into the most important and nuanced ideas within effective altruism.

In small groups with supportive facilitators, you’ll:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of advanced EA concepts and ideas.

  • Engage with open questions and debates within the movement.

  • Explore how these ideas connect to your own career, donations, and long-term impact.

  • Build meaningful connections with others who share your passion for doing good.

The In-Depth EA Program is best suited for those who are already familiar with the basic concepts of effective altruism (e.g., through the Intro to EA Program or independent learning) and are eager to explore these ideas in a more structured, advanced format.

If you’re unsure about whether this program is the right fit for you, we encourage you to err on the side of applying. If you are new to Effective Altruism we would encourage you to first apply for the Intro to Effective altrusim program. If you have any question feel free to reach out via email: info@eaamsterdam.com.

The program will start on September 24. Sign up deadline is September 19.

How does it work? 

  • The In-Depth EA Program is a free program open for anyone to apply. It is recommended for those with prior knowledge of EA, though all study backgrounds are welcome!

    • Time commitment: ~3 hours per week for 6 weeks in total.

    • Weekly discussions: 1-1.5-hour sessions with 4–6 participants and a facilitator.

    • Preparation: Approximately 1 hour of reading or watching videos per week.

    Sessions will be held in person in Amsterdam, primarily around Roeterseiland and Science Park. The exact location and time of the week will be determined based on participants' and facilitators' preferences.

    Beyond the weekly discussions, you can join socials, events, and other opportunities to deepen your involvement in the community.

Topics you’ll explore

  • Week 1: Introductions
    How will the program work? What are your goals and intentions?

  • Week 2: What do you value? How do you form beliefs?
    Explore ethical frameworks, shifting norms, and how they align with your values. Discuss the importance of improving our thinking and making evidence-based decisions.

  • Weeks 4–6: Dive into advanced topics and next steps
    Your group will choose 4 topics to explore from the following list:

    • Heavy-Tailed Impact

    • Decision Theory

    • Uncertainty

    • Using Forecasting Tools

    • Global Catastrophic Biorisks

    • Global Health & Development

    • Nonhuman Animals: Farmed, Wild, and Future Animals

    • Existential Risk from Artificial Intelligence

    • Limits of Evidence and Cluelessness

    • Community Building for Effective Altruism

    • Or propose another topic!

Apply for the upcoming round!

You can sign up below for the next round of the Introductory EA Program. The program will run for 6 weeks, starting on September 24. The specific time and day of the week will be determined based on the availabilities of participants and facilitators. The sign up deadline is on September 19.

In the mean time, also consider joining our other events. Got any questions? Feel free to contact us.

In case you are not able to make it to this round of the program you could check out EA Virtual Programs! They offer a similar Introductory EA Program, as well as an In-Depth Program, a reading group of the book The Precipice and a careerplanning program. EA Netherlands also offers an online introductory program.

Sign up here