We are pleased to announce the inaugural Atkinson Scholarship programme, to commence in the 2019-2020 academic year. These scholarships will support students reading for a DPhil in Economics at the University of Oxford who are working on topics relevant to global priorities research. About the scholarship Sir Tony Atkinson is remembered as a pioneer of the modern study of inequality…

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Parfit Scholarship programme, to commence in the 2019-2020 academic year. These scholarships will support students reading for a DPhil in Philosophy at the University of Oxford who are working on topics relevant to global priorities research. About the scholarship Derek Parfit came to be widely regarded as "the most original moral philosopher in…

Update: The Prize is now also open to BPhil applicants We are pleased to announce the inaugural Derek Parfit Memorial Prize, to be awarded in April 2019 to up to two students reading for a DPhil or BPhil in Philosophy at the University of Oxford. This award recognises academic excellence and exceptional research potential on topics relevant to global priorities…

Update: The Prize is now also open to MPhil applicants We are pleased to announce the inaugural Sir Tony Atkinson Memorial Prize, to be awarded in April 2019 to up to two students reading for a DPhil or MPhil in Economics at the University of Oxford. This award recognises academic excellence and exceptional research potential on topics relevant to global…

The Global Priorities Institute in collaboration with the Department of Economics is happy to announce the Inaugural Atkinson Memorial Lecture by Yew-Kwang Ng on the 22nd of February, 1-2.30 pm. Abstract Effective altruism should ultimately be for the promotion of aggregate welfare. Broad altruism does not confine welfare to humans only. Thus, two priorities for broad and effective altruism may…

Update: We have had a report that some applicants have had issues in emailing [email protected] If you haven't received receipt confirmation on sending to that email address, then please resend materials to [email protected] Update: Unfortunately, all philosophy positions have been filled during the early round. But economist positions are still open. Applications are open for the Early Career Conference Programme, to…