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Academic Grants Round 2026

Supporting Ethereum academic research with targeted funding for researchers and institutions.

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Academic Grants Round 2026

Supporting Ethereum academic research with targeted funding for researchers and institutions.

About

The Academic Grants Round 2026 (AGR26) is designed to support academic research that advances the Ethereum ecosystem. We are looking for researchers and institutions working on projects that contribute to Ethereum's technical, economic, or social foundations.

What We're Looking For

  • Research that advances Ethereum's core protocol
  • Studies on cryptographic primitives and security
  • Economic analysis of Ethereum's mechanisms
  • Research on scalability solutions
  • Investigations into decentralized governance

Eligibility

  • Academic researchers at accredited institutions
  • Independent researchers with demonstrated expertise
  • Research teams working on Ethereum-related topics

Timeline

  • Applications Open: January 20, 2026
  • Applications Close: March 24, 2026
  • Review Period: March - April 2026
  • Announcements: May 2026

Support

For questions about this grant round, please contact academic-grants@ethereum.org.

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