Michael Aird, I think, sporadically updates this collection of lists of EA-relevant research questions)
Yeah, I update that whenever I learn of a new relevant collection of research questions.
That said, fwiw, Iād generally recommend that people interested in getting into research in some area:
Focus mostly on things like applying to jobs, expressing interest in working with some mentor, or applying to research training programs like the ERIs.
See independent research as only (a) a ācheap test of fitā that you spend a few days on on weekends and such, rather than a few months on, or (b) a backup option if applying to lots of roles isnāt yet working on, or a thing you do while waiting to hear back.
Some people/āsituations would be exceptions to that general advice, but generally I think having more structure, mentorship, feedback, etc. is better.
Yeah, I update that whenever I learn of a new relevant collection of research questions.
That said, fwiw, Iād generally recommend that people interested in getting into research in some area:
Focus mostly on things like applying to jobs, expressing interest in working with some mentor, or applying to research training programs like the ERIs.
See independent research as only (a) a ācheap test of fitā that you spend a few days on on weekends and such, rather than a few months on, or (b) a backup option if applying to lots of roles isnāt yet working on, or a thing you do while waiting to hear back.
Some people/āsituations would be exceptions to that general advice, but generally I think having more structure, mentorship, feedback, etc. is better.