red 
The EF Ecosystem Finance Initiative team is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Academic Grants Round, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enabling and expanding the boundaries of academic research related to Ethereum. With custom box 2 million dollarsWe are keen to build on the success of previous rounds by supporting innovative research in diverse areas that are critical to the growth and strengthening of the Ethereum ecosystem.
Round range
The scope of this round includes, but is not limited to, projects in economics and game theory, applied and theoretical cryptography, consensus algorithms, protocol design, networking and P2P technologies, client architecture, security, formal verification, and the humanities. We welcome bold ideas and new approaches that can contribute meaningfully to the Ethereum community. You are welcome to refer to our website
Wish List For ideas, but don’t let that limit your creativity!
Who can apply?
The call is open to academic researchers, educators, and thinkers from institutions, universities, research centers, and think tanks who have visions or proposals that align with Ethereum’s vision. We encourage submissions from individuals or teams excited about exploring the possibilities within the Ethereum protocol.
Application basics
- Proposal deadline: Proposals must be submitted by 23:59 EST on 16 March 2025. Be sure to submit your applications here.
- Types of projectsProjects must produce formal academic research, and the research outputs must be open access with a free and permissible license.
- Target audienceApplications are open to individual researchers with academic backgrounds, research centers, universities, think tanks, educators, and other stakeholders interested in Ethereum research.
- Submission formatProposals must 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. here It is a sample proposal
- Financing decisions: Applicants will be informed of funding decisions within six weeks after the deadline.
Do you need help?
For further support or inquiries about the application process, please contact academy-grants@ethereum.org. For more information, visit Our website.
