Ethereum Foundation
ESP fellowship round funding PhD-level research in areas relevant to Ethereum, including blockchain, AI, and economics; the 2026 round offered $24,000 grants to current PhD students conducting research in these areas.
Who funds them, what they fund and how to apply.
ESP fellowship round funding PhD-level research in areas relevant to Ethereum, including blockchain, AI, and economics; the 2026 round offered $24,000 grants to current PhD students conducting research in these areas.
The Ethereum Foundation's 2026 PhD Fellowship supported Ethereum-related academic research across multiple disciplines. It planned nine to ten fellowships of $24,000 each for one year. Applications closed April 22, 2026.
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