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Global Catastrophic Risks Opportunities Fund

Global Catastrophic Risks Opportunities Fund — Career Development & Transition

Funds individual transitions into global catastrophic risk work through career development support.

The Global Catastrophic Risks Opportunities Fund, administered by Coefficient Giving, runs a continuously open application track for individuals at any career stage who wish to pursue graduate study, professional training, or self-study oriented toward reducing global catastrophic risks. Coefficient Giving (formerly Open Philanthropy) launched this fund as part of its broader mission to counter th

Funds individuals at any career stage pursuing graduate study, professional training, or self-study to work on global catastrophic risks and effective altruism.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: coefficientgiving.org