{"id":17600,"date":"2026-02-24T05:04:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T05:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/introducing-the-2025-academic-grants-round\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T05:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T05:04:35","slug":"introducing-the-2025-academic-grants-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/introducing-the-2025-academic-grants-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the 2025 Academic Grants Round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The EF&#8217;s Ecosystem Funding Initiative team is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Academic Grants Round, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering and expanding the frontiers of Ethereum-related academic research. With a dedicated fund of <strong>$2 million<\/strong>, we are eager to build upon the success of the previous rounds by supporting innovative research in diverse fields critical to the growth and strengthening of the Ethereum ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"round-scope\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"round scope permalink\" href=\"#round-scope\"><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>Round Scope<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The scope of this round includes, but is not limited to, projects in Economics &amp; Game Theory, Applied and Theoretical Cryptography, Consensus Algorithms, Protocol Design, Networking &amp; P2P Technologies, Client Engineering, Security, Formal Verification, and Humanities. We welcome bold ideas and novel approaches that can meaningfully contribute to the Ethereum community. You are welcome to refer to our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Academic-Grants-Round-2025-Wishlist-17bd9895554180f9a9c1e98d1eee7aec?pvs=21\">wishlist<\/a> for ideas, but don\u2019t let that limit your creativity!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"who-can-apply\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"who can apply permalink\" href=\"#who-can-apply\"><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>Who Can Apply?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The call is open to academic researchers, educators, and thinkers from institutions, universities, research centers, and think tanks with insights or propositions that resonate with Ethereum\u2019s vision. We encourage submissions from individuals or teams eager to explore the possibilities within the Ethereum protocol.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"application-essentials\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"application essentials permalink\" href=\"#application-essentials\"><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>Application Essentials<\/h3>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>Proposal Deadline<\/strong>: Proposals must be submitted by 23:59 AoE on March 16th, 2025. Make sure to submit your applications <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/esp.ethereum.foundation\/academic-grants\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>Types of Projects<\/strong>: Projects must produce formal academic research, and research output must be open-access with a free and permissive license.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>Target Audience<\/strong>: Applications are open to individual researchers with academic backgrounds, research centers, universities, think tanks, educators and other stakeholders interested in Ethereum research.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>Submission Format<\/strong>: Proposals should be in PDF format, written in English, and include a detailed project description, budget, timeline, applicant profile, and a link to any relevant public work or repository. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/hackmd.io\/@rodrigolvc\/Example_Grant\">Here<\/a>\u00a0is a template for a proposal<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>Funding Decisions<\/strong>: Applicants will be informed of funding decisions within six weeks post-deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"need-help\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"need help permalink\" href=\"#need-help\"><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>Need Help?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">For additional support or inquiries about the submission process, please reach out to <a class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/en\/2025\/01\/21\/mailto:academic-grants@ethereum.org\">academic-grants@ethereum.org<\/a>. For further information, visit <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/esp.ethereum.foundation\/academic-grants\">our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/en\/2025\/01\/21\/academic-round-25\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EF&#8217;s Ecosystem Funding Initiative team is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Academic Grants Round, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering and expanding the frontiers of Ethereum-related academic research. With a dedicated fund of $2 million, we are eager to build upon the success of the previous rounds by supporting innovative research [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"kronos_expire_date":[],"class_list":["post-17600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ethereum"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17600"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17600\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17600"},{"taxonomy":"kronos_expire_date","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kronos_expire_date?post=17600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}