{"id":17538,"date":"2026-02-22T14:37:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/announcing-ethereum-protocol-fellowship-cohort-6\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T14:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:37:37","slug":"announcing-ethereum-protocol-fellowship-cohort-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/announcing-ethereum-protocol-fellowship-cohort-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Cohort 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/ethereum-hackmd\/upload_ff7e62e234affe314423eb5a79ac2722.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><em class=\"chakra-text css-0\"><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">We are excited to announce that the applications are now open for the sixth cohort of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DGTCqBACAXg\">Ethereum Protocol Fellowship<\/a> (EPF6).<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The 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 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/roadmap\/\">advancing Ethereum&#8217;s roadmap<\/a> during the fellowship. This includes the development of client implementations, testing and specifications, and participating in the latest core protocol research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">With an overarching goal to find eventual placement for fellows in R&amp;D teams working on core protocol development, EPF provides fellows with a unique opportunity to collaborate with other talented individuals, to engage with current Ethereum core developers and fellowship peers, and to make a significant impact on the Ethereum ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"epf6-changes\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"epf6 changes permalink\" href=\"#epf6-changes\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>EPF6 Changes<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">After reflecting on each cohort, we make minor changes to the program in order to better serve the needs of R&amp;D teams as well as the program participants. For cohort 6, we are inviting more seasoned software engineers to work on specific <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/eth-protocol-fellows\/cohort-six\/blob\/master\/projects\/project-ideas.md\">projects proposed by client teams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Additionally, we are encouraging participants not quite ready for EPF to participate in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/epf.wiki\/#\/eps\/schedule\">Protocol Study Group<\/a> as well as to hone their software engineering skills. Our goal is to ensure that fellows ready to make impactful contributions to the roadmap have maximal access to mentors, and to provide a better training experience for aspiring protocol contributors.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"program-details\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"program details permalink\" href=\"#program-details\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>Program Details<\/h2>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\">Applications accepted through April 30, 2025 &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/efdn.notion.site\/1d0d98955541805481b6da8786883bb3?pvs=105\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">The sixth cohort runs from June through November 2025, with two sponsored in-person events at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/ethcc.io\/\">EthCC<\/a> in Cannes and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/devconnect.org\">Devconnect<\/a> in Argentina<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Participants will have access to mentors from the core development community<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Select participants will be provided with a monthly stipend to allow them to focus on the program<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Review all the program details in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/eth-protocol-fellows\/cohort-six\/tree\/main\/program-guide\">EPF6 repo<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Study <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/epf.wiki\">epf.wiki<\/a> to brush up on your protocol knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">We continue to host some truly outstanding fellows who have made <a class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/2025\/04\/10\/epf-5-recap\">significant contributions<\/a> to Ethereum, and we&#8217;re thrilled to see what the sixth cohort will accomplish. To understand exactly what kind of projects have been worked on and to find inspiration of your own, explore past fellows&#8217; work <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/eth-protocol-fellows\/cohort-three\">from<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/eth-protocol-fellows\/cohort-four\">previous<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/eth-protocol-fellows\/cohort-five\">cohorts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Applications are now open and will remain so until April 30, 2025. For more information, please review the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/eth-protocol-fellows\/cohort-six\/tree\/master\/program-guide\">program details<\/a> in the GitHub repository. On April 21 at 4:00PM UTC, the EPF team will hold a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t0evZ6NX9J0\">town hall<\/a> to discuss the program and answer any questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned software engineer, a promising computer science student, or a researcher with an interest in cryptography and economics, we encourage you to apply!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/en\/2025\/04\/10\/epf-6\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR: We are excited to announce that the applications are now open for the sixth cohort of the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF6). The 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&#8217;s roadmap during the fellowship. 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