TL;DR:
We are pleased to announce that the applications are now available for the sixth group of the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF6).
The EPF offers a route for eager protocol developers to make substantial contributions to Ethereum. In every cohort, a varied assembly works towards advancing Ethereum’s roadmap throughout the fellowship. This encompasses the creation of client implementations, testing and specifications, along with engaging in the latest core protocol research.
With a primary aim to find eventual placement for fellows in R&D teams involved in core protocol development, EPF grants fellows a distinctive chance to collaborate with other skilled individuals, connect with existing Ethereum core developers and fellowship colleagues, and to create a notable influence on the Ethereum ecosystem.
EPF6 Adjustments
After evaluating each cohort, we implement minor modifications to the program to more effectively meet the demands of R&D teams as well as the participants. For cohort 6, we are welcoming more experienced software engineers to engage in specific projects suggested by client teams.
Moreover, we encourage participants who may not be fully ready for EPF to join the Protocol Study Group as well as to refine their software engineering abilities. Our objective is to guarantee that fellows prepared to make impactful contributions to the roadmap have maximum access to mentors, and to enhance the training experience for aspiring protocol contributors.
Program Information
- Applications accepted until April 30, 2025 – APPLY HERE
- The sixth cohort will run from June to November 2025, featuring two sponsored in-person events at EthCC in Cannes and Devconnect in Argentina
- Participants will have access to mentors from the core development community
- Certain participants will receive a monthly stipend to facilitate their focus on the program
- Review all program specifics in the EPF6 repository
- Explore epf.wiki to refresh your protocol knowledge.
We continue to host some truly remarkable fellows who have made significant contributions to Ethereum, and we’re excited to see what the sixth cohort will achieve. To comprehend the types of projects previously undertaken and to seek inspiration for your own, delve into the past fellows’ work from earlier cohorts.
Applications are currently open and will stay so until April 30, 2025. For further information, please check the program specifics in the GitHub repository. On April 21 at 4:00PM UTC, the EPF team will conduct a town hall to discuss the program and address any inquiries.
Whether you are an experienced software engineer, an aspiring computer science scholar, or a researcher intrigued by cryptography and economics, we welcome you to apply!
