We think university EA groups can be incredibly valuable. However, we know organizing or starting a new one can feel overwhelming. The Organizer Support Program (OSP), a remote program run by the Centre for Effective Altruism, is here to help. We make organizing a university EA group achievable, accessible, and effective. Our programs have supported over 200 organizers from groups in every populated continent. We are excited to help you run a great EA group!

<aside> 🚨 Applications are now closed! Want to be notified when applications for OSP for the (Northern Hemisphere) Spring ‘25 semester open? Register here to be notified when you can apply!

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<aside> 🤖 If you will be running an AI Safety group rather than an EA group, you should apply to the Fieldbuilder Support Program (FSP), our new sister program focused on supporting organizers of AI Safety groups!

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OSP provides guidance and resources for running an EA university group, including:

<aside> 🙂 At least three meetings with an experienced mentor

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<aside> ✏️ Access to trainings and tools for organizers and facilitators

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<aside> 🏆 Working through a semester planning document

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<aside> 📶 Opportunities to virtually connect with other organizers

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<aside> 👀 [Potentially] Prioritized access to future programs

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<aside> 🏡 [Potentially] A retreat to meet other organizers and EA professionals

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For new groups, OSP includes additional support previously offered by ⏩ UGAP to help accelerate them from a few interested organizers to a mid-sized EA group:

<aside> 💡 A sample game plan for your first semester

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<aside> 📖 A guide with helpful resources

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<aside> 📔 Facilitator training to run your first introductory seminar program

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<aside> 💰 Visit our EA Groups Resource Centre to learn more about applying for funding for your group (and access other helpful group resources). As in previous rounds, please note that OSP does not currently offer a stipend for organizers. However, if this impacts your ability to apply, we would appreciate hearing from you as we continue to assess this aspect of the program.

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