Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants Round 2025 [$1Million]
The Ethereum Foundation is excited to share the launch of the Academic Grants Round 2025, an initiative aimed at promoting research within the Ethereum ecosystem. In this grants round, a total of $1M in funds are available to be distributed. The focus of the grants encompasses various domains including applied and theoretical cryptography, economics, game theory, security, consensus protocols, formal verification, p2p networking, society and regulation, and hardware.
SUMMARY
- Grant Sponsor(s): Ethereum Foundation
- Host Institution(s): Ethereum Foundation
- Funding Amount: $1M in total available funds
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: See below who can submit proposal for grants
- Nationality: All Nationalities
See Also: The RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil specific criteria for the Academic Grants Round 2025, including producing formal academic research, ensuring open-access research output, and having a postdoctoral advisor for undergraduate researchers.
Who Can Submit Proposal for Grants?
- Academic institutions,
- Consortia of universities,
- Research centres,
- Universities,
- Think-tanks and individuals with prior research experience.
Selection criteria
Applications are selected based on factors such as impact of research output, quality of work and experience of the research team, clarity of the proposal, potential long-term involvement in the Ethereum ecosystem, and more.
Also Apply: Grants for International Students Studying in Canada 2025
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants can submit the application form online for the Academic Grants Round 2025.
If you have questions before submitting a grant application, you may contact us at [email protected].
Application Deadline: March 04, 2025
Visit the Official Website for Further Details
FAQs
What is the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants Round 2025?
The Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants Round 2025 is a funding initiative aimed at supporting innovative research, development, and academic projects within the Ethereum ecosystem. The program has allocated $1 million to encourage projects that contribute to Ethereum’s technical advancement, scalability, security, and adoption.
Who is eligible to apply for the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants 2025?
Eligible applicants include researchers, academics, universities, and independent developers working on projects that align with Ethereum’s goals. Both individuals and collaborative teams can apply, provided their projects demonstrate originality, feasibility, and a clear contribution to the Ethereum ecosystem.
What is the application process for the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants 2025?
Applicants need to submit a detailed proposal outlining their project objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget requirements through the official Ethereum Foundation grants portal. The proposals are reviewed by a selection committee that evaluates technical merit, innovation, and potential impact on the Ethereum ecosystem.
When will successful applicants be notified and receive funding?
The Ethereum Foundation typically announces successful grant recipients within a few months after the application deadline. Funding is distributed based on project milestones or as a lump sum, depending on the specific terms agreed upon with the foundation, allowing recipients to begin work on their projects promptly.
