The Ethereum Foundation's Academic Secretariat has launched its inaugural PhD Fellowship Program for 2026, designed to support and advance Ethereum-related academic research led by PhD students. This initiative represents a significant investment in expanding the academic foundation of Ethereum ecosystem development.
The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF) is launching a study group program to help developers enter core Ethereum protocol development by reducing barriers to entry. Created by core developer Piper Merriam, the program aims to make protocol development more accessible to newcomers.
The Ethereum Foundation announced $1 million in grant funding for advocacy organizations that educate governments and policymakers about Ethereum and blockchain technology. The foundation is encouraging broader Ethereum community support for these educational initiatives.
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a Core Developer Apprenticeship Program as part of their protocol-support initiative. This program is designed to help interested developers get involved in the development of core Ethereum protocols.
The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF) has completed its fourth cohort and is preparing to launch a fifth cohort with applications opening soon. The program concluded with EPF Day and has launched a new EPF.wiki resource for participants and interested developers.
