Overview

The Ethereum Foundation PhD Fellowship Program 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity designed to support groundbreaking academic research led by current PhD students. The program aims to accelerate high-impact research contributing to decentralized systems and Ethereum-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Receive $24,000 USD over one year (as a supplement to their stipend)
Join a cohort of 9–10 fellows globally
Contribute to open-access academic research
Potentially qualify for extended funding based on performance

Eligibility

Be actively enrolled in a PhD program
Submit a formal research proposal (in English, PDF format)
Provide a public repository or past research work
Commit to open-access publication
Demonstrate ongoing or planned academic dissemination (journal/conference)

Benefits

$24,000 USD stipend (paid over one year)
Opportunity for continuation funding
Global recognition from the Ethereum ecosystem
Contribution to real-world blockchain innovation
Open-access publication exposure

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare a detailed proposal aligned with one of the program’s research focus areas and submit it through the official Ethereum Foundation fellowship page.

APPLY HERE.

Deadline

Applications Open: February 2, 2026

Deadline: April 1, 2026 (23:59 AoE)