Shape the Future Through Impactful Research
Where Inquiry Meets Impact.
Join a community of students and researchers tackling the world's most pressing challenges.
About Effective Thesis
Since 2017, we've been informing students about high-impact research topics and providing advice on maximizing their research through newsletters, topic articles, and expert advice.
Over 200,000 website visitors since 2022.
More than 2,000 subscribers across three newsletters.
We foster a value-aligned community, connecting students through our Slack channels, Workshops, and Student Spotlight features.
Over 750 students have joined our online communities on Slack and Circle.
More than 500 students have benefited from personalized one-on-one coaching sessions.
Over 200 impactful theses have been influenced by our resources and support.
Our Research Question databases inspire students to pursue high-impact thesis research. Explore our research questions on AI Safety, Animal Advocacy, and Biosecurity.
How It Works
1. Inform
Inform yourself on high-impact research topics and ways to maximize your research
2. Connect
Connect with our value-aligned community through our Slack, Workshops and Student Spotlight.
3. Inspire
Get inspired to pursue high-impact thesis research through our Research Question Databases.
Featured Research Areas
AI Safety
Explore the critical challenges of ensuring artificial intelligence systems remain beneficial to humanity as they grow more powerful and autonomous.
Global Health
Tackle pressing issues in healthcare accessibility, disease prevention, and medical innovations that can improve lives worldwide.
Climate Change
Investigate solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of global warming, from renewable energy to sustainable agriculture.
Economic Development
Research strategies to reduce poverty, promote sustainable growth, and create more equitable economies around the world.
Education Innovation
Explore new approaches to learning and teaching that can enhance access to quality education and prepare students for the future.
Biodiversity Conservation
Study ways to protect and restore Earth's diverse ecosystems and species in the face of human-induced environmental changes.
Success Stories
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Silvana Hultsch - Navigating Moral Uncertainty in Decision-Making
Silvana's thesis on "Avoiding moral wrongs under normative uncertainty" developed a framework for ethical decision-making in complex scenarios, influencing policy-making processes in international organizations.
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Jia Yuan - Shaping the Future of Autonomous Weapons Governance
Jia's comprehensive approach to the governance of autonomous weapons has been cited in international discussions on AI ethics and military technology, contributing to more nuanced policy frameworks.
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Tomáš Petr - Unintended Consequences in Global Development
Tomáš's research on "The effect of global poverty reduction on wild animal welfare" has sparked important discussions in the development sector about holistic approaches to improving global well-being.
Resources
Empower your research journey with our comprehensive toolkit.
These resources are designed to support you at every stage, from conceptualization to publication, ensuring your research reaches its full potential for global impact.
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Learn how to measure and communicate the real-world impact of your work.
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For Researchers and Supervisors
Effective Thesis offers a unique opportunity to guide the next generation of change-makers:
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Shape the direction of impactful research by suggesting areas of study.
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Connect with motivated students and help nurture groundbreaking ideas.
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Collaborate with other leading academics and institutions worldwide.
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See your expertise translated into real-world solutions through student research.
