Upcoming Opportunities at PISE
We are excited to present our latest opportunities at PISE, offering fellowships, research projects, and social initiatives designed to help you engage with high-impact topics, connect with like-minded peers, and contribute to meaningful change. In this form, you can sign up for the opportunity that sounds the most interesting to you: Sign up here!
📢 Global Poverty & Institutional Decision-Making Fellowship
Approximately 1 in 10 people worldwide live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.90. This crisis has profound implications for health, education, and overall well-being, yet remains one of the most complex and under-discussed global issues.
This six-week fellowship will explore key topics such as global health, morality, effective giving, our role in the world, and institutional decision-making. With weekly readings (1-2 hours), presentations from experts, and in-depth discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights into the field and what working in it entails.
📅 Duration: 6 weeks (April/May)
⏳ Time Commitment: 3-4 hours/week
👤 Responsible: Lili
🔬 Uganda Research Committee
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for one-third of all deaths in Uganda, many of which could be prevented with better access to essential medicines. Despite the affordability of treatments like antimalarial drugs, supply chain inefficiencies leave rural areas without life-saving pharmaceuticals. Uganda currently imports 90% of its medicine, primarily from Asia.
This committee is working on a data-driven strategy for local pharmaceutical manufacturing, analyzing government import data, refining financial models, and engaging international investors. If you're interested in global health, economics, or impact-driven research, this is your chance to contribute!
You can read more information here: UPMI
📅 Duration: Until the end of the academic year
⏳ Time Commitment: 6-8 hours/week
📌 Requirement: Interview
👤 Responsible: Andrei
🤖 AI Safety Fundamentals Fellowship
Did you know that nearly half of AI experts warn that advanced AI systems might pose an existential threat to humanity? Our discussion-based AI Safety Fellowship dives into the challenges of AI ethics, governance, and technical safety—topics that shape the future of human-AI coexistence. You’ll explore real-world risks together with your peers and learn what can be done to mitigate these risks.
📅 Duration: 6 - 8 weeks (April/May/June)
⏳ Time Commitment: 3-4 hours/week
👤 Responsible: Trym
🧠 Global Mental Health Fellowship
Did you know that one in every eight people worldwide lives with a mental health condition? Yet in many parts of the world, essential care remains unattainable for those who need it most. Our discussion-based Global Mental Health Fellowship aims to bridge this gap by empowering students— primarily in psychology—to drive meaningful change. Through interactive sessions, you’ll explore the root causes of mental health disparities and learn how to potentially develop innovative solutions. Here is a sneak peek of the curriculum.
📅 Duration: 5 Weeks (April/May)
⏳ Time Commitment: 3-4 hours/week 👤 Responsible: Trym
Sign up here!
🎉 Social Committee
Help shape the social heartbeat of PISE by organizing biweekly gatherings for our PISE and Effective Altruism South communities! Whether it’s discussion nights, bouldering, estimation games, bar meetups, or new creative ideas, the goal is to foster engaging conversations and meaningful connections. If you’re passionate about global impact, ethical decision-making, and thought-provoking discussions, this is the perfect role for you!
📅 Duration: Until the end of the academic year
⏳ Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week
👤 Responsible: Lili
💡 Start Your Own Initiative
Do you have an idea for a committee, book club, or Effective Altruism-aligned event? Whether it’s a one-time event or an ongoing project, we’d love to support you! PISE can provide guidance, experience, and access to our network to help bring your initiative to life.
📌 Reach out to: Trym, Andrei, Philipp, or Lili
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the respective organizers.
