TL;DR:

• 📝 Applications for EPF7 are open until May 13
• 🔎 Review the program details for EPF7
• 🎙️ An introductory town hall will be held on May 6 at 1500 UTC

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the seventh cohort of the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF7).

EPF provides a pathway for aspiring protocol developers to make meaningful contributions to Ethereum. In each cohort, a diverse group is assembled to work toward advancing Ethereum's roadmap focused on the core properties that define Ethereum; censorship resistance, open source, privacy, and security. This includes the development of client implementations, testing and specifications, and engaging with the latest core protocol research. With an overarching goal of finding placement for fellows in R&D teams working on core protocol development, EPF gives participants a unique opportunity to collaborate with talented peers, engage with current Ethereum core developers, and make a lasting impact on the Ethereum ecosystem.

EPF7 Updates

After reflecting on each cohort, we make adjustments to better serve both R&D teams and program participants. For cohort 7, we are running a smaller, more focused cohort, prioritizing depth of engagement over breadth. This allows fellows to work more closely with mentors and make higher-impact contributions to the projects they take on.

Program Details

• Applications accepted through May 13 | APPLY HERE
• The seventh cohort runs from June through November
• Participants will have access to mentors from the core development community
• Select participants will be provided with a monthly stipend to focus on the program
• Review all program details in the EPF7 repo
• Study.epf.wiki to build your protocol knowledge

Every cohort has surprised us. Fellows ship real work joined client teams, and stuck around as long-term contributors to the ecosystem. Explore past fellows' projects from previous cohorts and see what the fellowship has produced.

Applications are open until May 13. For more information, review the program details in the GitHub repository. On May 6th at 1500 UTC, the EPF team will hold a town hall to discuss the program and answer questions.

EPF7 is going to be a small cohort and we're looking for people who are genuinely ready to dig in. If that's you, apply and join us.