— a comprehensive program designed to accelerate deep, systematic research within the BLOCKCHAIN industry.

THE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE


The fellowship will guide a select cohort of 10 participants through an intensive 5-WEEK PROGRAM emphasizing rigorous research into areas including DeFi, DAOs, tokenomics, infrastructure, NFTs, game theory, and beyond.

MENTORSHIP

Fellows will benefit from a designated mentor from Pantera's team or portfolio, pairing them with an expert aligned with their research project, along with ongoing consultations for comprehensive support

LEARNING

The program delivers an interactive weekly curriculum tailored to diverse research areas, enhanced by guest speakers, interactive webinars, and workshops, fostering a deeply collaborative feedback process between Mentors and Fellows.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

The research program aims to catalyze industry thought leadership - transcending traditional reports with content that offers fresh perspectives, pioneering ideas, and serves as tools to inspire or challenge existing narratives.

PERKS OF

A FELLOW

Pantera is committing up to $100,000 total for Fellows who complete the program with a successful research submission, with bonuses being considered for the most impactful pieces.

In addition to this stipend, Fellows will also receive:

  • Opportunity for their work to be published on the Pantera website

  • Mentorship from Pantera team members and leading portfolio company founders

  • Recruiting assistance Post-Fellowship

  • Vast networking opportunities

  • and more!

APPLICATIONS DUE JAN 26th, 2024

RESEARCH TOPICS

Below are some curated topics for consideration:

To Note:

Some of these topics may come with the opportunity to collaborate with Pantera portfolio companies.

On your application, you may propose new topics or collaboration ideas with portfolio companies.

ABOUT US

Pantera has backed innovative founders, builders, and thinkers in the blockchain space since 2013. We're committed to fostering technical innovation and cultivating the next generation of thought-leaders and entrepreneurs. We've invested in over 225 portfolio companies to date, including foundational names like Arbitrum, StarkWare, Alchemy, FlashBots and more.

Meet the Team