Question 1

DO I NEED A CHARITY IDEA?

Accepted Answer

No, we encourage you to start one of the new charity ideas that we recommend from our research. Our team has conducted hundreds of hours of research to identify the most promising interventions and cause areas. We believe that the skills required to start and operate an effective charity are very different from the skills required to do excellent research. If you are open to multiple ideas, you will have an even better chance of being accepted into the program.

Question 2

DO I NEED TO CHOOSE ONE OF YOUR RECOMMENDED IDEAS BEFORE ATTENDING THE PROGRAM?

Accepted Answer

No. Applicants often have an initial preference. However, during the program, you will learn a lot more about the options and where you might be best suited given your background and predispositions. Usually, applicants choose the intervention they think would have the highest impact and where they would have a comparative advantage. Finding a suitable co-founder during the program might also influence your final decision on the idea you pursue. It’s great to have a sense of what you’re interested in, but an open mind never hurts.

Question 3

I HAVE MY OWN IDEA FOR A CHARITY. CAN I GET INTO THE PROGRAM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it is rare. We are happy to take a look at your charity idea. Just as we will accept you on your merits, we will also look at your idea on the merits of its reasoning and evidence. If the idea appears to be as cost-effective, evidence based, and potentially impactful as those on  our recommended charities list, then we can proceed. If we feel it’s not as impactful, we may still offer you a place, but suggest you work with one of our most promising ideas instead.

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