Application Guide
How to Apply for University Affiliates (e.g., students, researchers, administrators) - Partner with Rethink Wellbeing
at Rethink Wellbeing
🏢 About Rethink Wellbeing
Rethink Wellbeing is unique because it specifically targets mental resilience and productivity within the effective altruism community, applying evidence-based approaches at scale. Working here offers the chance to contribute to meaningful mental health innovation while being part of a mission-driven organization focused on measurable impact.
About This Role
This internship involves establishing university partnerships to deliver the CBT Lab digital mental health program to students and collaborating internationally on a randomized controlled trial to evaluate its effectiveness. The role is impactful because it directly expands access to mental health support while generating rigorous evidence about what works in student wellbeing.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve virtual meetings with university contacts to discuss partnership opportunities, collaborating with international peers on RCT design via shared documents, and developing training materials for student facilitators. You'd likely balance relationship-building with research coordination while working remotely across different time zones.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Rethink Wellbeing Is Looking For
- University-affiliated individuals (students, researchers, administrators) with existing campus connections or understanding of university systems
- Interest in mental health interventions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and digital health solutions
- Comfort with collaborative international research and partnership development
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while coordinating with diverse stakeholders
📝 Tips for Applying to Rethink Wellbeing
Highlight any existing university connections or experience navigating academic institutions
Demonstrate understanding of both mental health support needs and research methodologies (mention RCTs if familiar)
Show awareness of the effective altruism community's values and how mental resilience supports its goals
If you have experience with peer facilitation or training programs, emphasize this specifically
Tailor your application to show how you'd approach partnership development remotely
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your specific connection to university communities and how you'd leverage it for partnerships", "Understanding of CBT Lab's potential impact on student mental health and academic success", 'Experience or interest in research collaboration, particularly international projects', 'How your background aligns with effective altruism principles and scalable impact']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore the CBT Lab program specifically - understand its digital delivery and CBT approach
- → Research Rethink Wellbeing's previous projects and their focus on the effective altruism community
- → Look into current mental health challenges in university settings and existing support gaps
- → Understand the basics of randomized controlled trials in mental health research
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without demonstrating any understanding of university systems or student mental health needs
- Treating this as a generic internship without addressing the specific CBT Lab program
- Failing to connect mental resilience to productivity and effective altruism principles
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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