Research Sprints

Join quarterly research sprints to collaborate on cutting-edge projects in singular learning theory and developmental interpretability.

We've gotten a lot of interest from people who want to collaborate on a project. Unfortunately, we don't currently have the resources to manage a very large team of volunteers. We still want to support the community of junior researchers and facilitate collaborations, so we're trying something new.

We're going to run quarterly (for now) research sprints. We'll help you find a team of people to work together and suggest some project ideas to help you get started. These vary from very engineering-focused to highly theoretical.

The Process

1

Choose a Project

Find an idea from our project list and join the corresponding thread in the #projects channel, or propose your own innovative idea.

2

Form a Group

We recommend forming a group to tackle these projects. Express interest in a project thread to find teammates, or work independently if you prefer focused solo work.

3

Demo Day

Present your work at our informal poster session in November. The deadline helps focus efforts and provides a great opportunity to share your discoveries.

Upcoming Hackathon

Don't miss our upcoming hackathon on the 7th and 8th of October. This is an excellent opportunity to make significant headway on your chosen project.

FAQ

Where do I submit my project?

No formal submission. Keep your Discord thread updated and keep an eye out for the demo day.

How do I ask for feedback?

Simply post your queries in Discord, and someone will get back to you.

Can I work on multiple projects?

Focus is key. We recommend sticking to one project for now.

What if I want to propose my own project?

Feel free to start a new thread in #projects on Discord.

Do I need to work on a team?

We're totally fine with multiple people working independently on the same project ideas. Coordination takes time and effort, so you may find it more conducive to work alone. That said, we encourage you to form a team if you can.