# Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Cohort 7

*The Ethereum Foundation opened applications for the seventh cohort of the EPF, with a deadline of May 13, 2026.*

By [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io) · 2026-04-30

news, 2026, april2026, ethereum-foundation, epf, mentorship, protocol-development, governance

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The Ethereum Foundation [opened](https://epf.wiki/#/wiki/epf?id=ethereum-protocol-fellowship-cohort-7) applications for the seventh cohort of the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF), an annual mentorship program aimed at helping developers dive into core protocol development. The application deadline is May 13, 2026, with the program running from June through November 2026.

The program is designed for aspiring protocol developers looking to make meaningful contributions to Ethereum, spanning client development, testing, specifications, and research. This year's cohort is purposely smaller, aiming to be more focused and prioritizing depth of engagement. Select participants will receive a monthly stipend. The EPF team will host a town hall on May 6 at 15:00 UTC.

EPF aligns with the broader Ethereum protocol roadmap, including the [2026 protocol priorities](https://ethdaily.io/886) and the [Ethereum Protocol Studies 2026](https://ethdaily.io/885) program.

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*Originally published on [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io/ethereum-protocol-fellowship-cohort-7)*