We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Devconnect Students Program!
The Devconnect Students Program will present proficient and values-aligned people from communities presently geographically and demographically underrepresented in Ethereum with monetary help to attend Devconnect in Istanbul this November.
Apply to this system right here by July twenty third, 2023.
Why The Program Exists & Program Particulars
For Ethereum to be a resilient and thriving protocol for human coordination – in the long run and for all people – we consider there’s a want for extra numerous views representing varied geographies and demographics.
Students are anticipated to carry their distinctive viewpoints and experiences to conversations at Devconnect that assist form Ethereum’s future. After Devconnect, they are going to apply their learnings to their respective communities to push Ethereum’s boundaries.
Program Particulars
Devconnect Students will obtain monetary help for transportation, lodging, per diem, and visa utility. Moreover, there might be on-line and in-person conferences for Students to get to know one another, be taught, and put together for the most effective expertise in Istanbul.
Choice Standards
- We’re on the lookout for people with expertise and/or data in protocol growth, web3 growth, privateness, safety, cryptoeconomics, UX, and governance.
- Candidates have to be a member of a group that’s presently underrepresented in Ethereum. We outline underrepresented communities in two essential classes:
- Geographic: Candidates from international locations that lack illustration in Ethereum in addition to candidates from Turkey and neighboring international locations.
- Demographic: Candidates that signify a minority gender, ethnicity, or different demographic id that’s presently underrepresented in Ethereum.
- People who’re unable to attend Devconnect with out monetary help are eligible to use.
- Candidates should have the ability to attend Devconnect from November 13-19, 2023.
- Candidates should have the ability to talk in English.
- This system requires a time dedication of roughly two hours per week from September to November 2023.
- Sturdy choice might be given to candidates who’re but to attend a big Ethereum convention (500+ folks).
Apply Or Nominate In the present day!
In case you are inquisitive about turning into a Devconnect Scholar, full the appliance kind right here. Purposes might be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates might be contacted for an interview by early August.
If you recognize a person who is perhaps within the Devconnect Students Program, we encourage you to appoint them utilizing this type.
Please contact devconnect-scholars@ethereum.org with any questions.
We look ahead to listening to from you!
