We help ambitious and talented aspiring researchers (undergrad, masters students & PhD candidates) work on important problems that improve the world.
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Join the Effective Thesis Slack for impact-focused:
1) thesis and study advice
2) research questions
3) mentors & supervisors
4) co-authors
5) accountability
6) career tips
7) degree programs
8) funding
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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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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
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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🌟🚀 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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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…
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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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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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.
📺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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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…
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
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 ▶️
📢 Who are we?
We're a nonprofit that guides ambitious and passionate students who want to change the world via their thesis or a career in #research.
We're a small, diverse team and we love supporting students to help them improve the world.
Meet us: effectivethesis.org/meet-our…
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Thanks to @StephenLCasper for this insightful interview! Stephen (Cas) shares his view of the AI Safety research landscape, advice he'd give his past self, prepping for grad school, and the most valuable skills for early career researchers to develop.
🔗effectivethesis.org/qa-steph…
We're excited to launch The Future Researchers Newsletter! We know research is a promising path to make a positive impact in the world, but choosing the right topic, finding tools and staying inspired can be a struggle - we're here to help.
Sign up here: effectivethesis.org/future-r…
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What is a 'theory of change' and why is it important for success for students working on any type of #research project? 🧵
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We're so excited! We encourage students and aspiring researchers who have questions about how to make your thesis or research more impactful to join 🙌
As a student thinking about your thesis, would you like to select a topic that has the potential to improve the world, and is a great fit for you? 🤔
Come join a virtual session on 'Changing the World by Doing Research' by @EffectiveThesis x @eablueph x @eaupdiliman x @ea.taft!
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Sharing your research with the world (and outside academia) (1/n)
As a student, your research may be valuable for many groups and people outside academia, but your findings are unlikely to be seen unless you make an active effort to share your research. We tell you how!
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Attend our virtual session (best for undergraduate, masters and PhD students interested in big questions about #research!) hosted by our amazing coach, Conor Spence this Wednesday, 5 Apr at 4PM CET!
Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
@MasterAcademia_ @OpenAcademics
What do you value above all else when deciding which thesis topic or research direction to pursue?
Your topic/research HAS to be:
60%Interesting
0%Challenging
40%Impactful
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Studying #biology or biological sciences? The research of biologists is vital for many endeavours to improve the lives of human and non-human animals.
View our recommended #thesis and research directions for biologists.
@OpenAcademics #AcademicTwitter
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🏆A special thanks to the commendable entries for our Exceptional Research Award 2022! The award is given annually for the best thesis, dissertation or capstone paper that has potential to significantly improve the world.
View all winners here: effectivethesis.org/exceptio…
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