About the Ethereum FoundationThe Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world.EF InternshipAs part of our mission to advance blockchain systems, interns will interact with innovative applications that span computer science, distributed systems, crypto-economics, and mechanism design. This program offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Ethereum Foundation, its collaborators, and other contributors across the ecosystem. Interns may also have the opportunity to share their work in global conference settings and help shape the future of Ethereum.Interns can choose to work remotely but are encouraged to work out of an EF office (likely Berlin, Germany). In addition, interns will be invited for an in-person cohort meetup in the summer.The duration of the internship is 12 weeks during summer 2026.Funding Coordination team descriptionThe Strategic Funding Coordination team helps EF grantees and other essential public goods projects secure co-funding from ecosystem grants, government programs, philanthropic organizations, and select commercial partners.
Skills
- Familiarity with Ethereum and public goods: Understanding of Ethereum’s ecosystem, open-source development, and the role of public goods.
- Research proficiency: Skilled at investigating funding opportunities (e.g., grants databases, policy initiatives, philanthropic programs).
- Policy awareness: Understanding of public funding mechanisms, global development goals, and/or innovation policy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in areas relevant to nonprofit funding for Ethereum applications and decentralized technologies.
- Collaborate with Ethereum Foundation ecodev teams and contributors to address pressing funding issues
- Contribute to public-facing materials, such as blog posts, and share outcomes.
- Engage with the broader Ethereum community through discussions, seminars, and collaborations.
Qualifications
- Current university enrollment studying a relevant field such as economics, computer science, business administration, business econ, public policy, strategic relations, innovation policy, or social entrepreneurship. Very recent graduates (~1 year) may also be considered.
- Demonstrated interest in Ethereum, blockchains, and decentralized technologies.
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