Season of Internships
The Ethereum Season of Internships is a collection of paid, fully remote summer internships offered across the Ethereum ecosystem. It is designed to help establish more paths for the next generation of contributors to connect with Ethereum projects and apply their skills – whether in development, research, design, marketing, operations or more.
Teams from across the Ethereum ecosystem have stepped up to create meaningful learning opportunities that can help new builders level-up to become long-term contributors. If you've been looking for a way to become a more active participant in the Ethereum ecosystem, this is your moment!
Apply for an InternshipJoin Host Organization Waitlist(opens in a new tab)How to Apply
From June 12–29, internship applications are open. Here's how to get started:
- Choose the projects you're excited about - internships span development, research, community building, operations, and marketing
- Follow the application instructions in each listing - each host team manages their own selection process
- (Optional but encouraged) Start engaging with projects you're interested in - Early engagement helps you understand the project’s goals and gives the team a chance to see your initiative in action
How It Works
Over the course of 12 weeks, selected interns will:
- Work closely with Ethereum project teams and mentors to contribute to real open source tools, protocols, or community initiatives
- Tackle meaningful issues and contribute directly to active ecosystem projects
- Receive paid financial support throughout the internship
- Build lasting connections with host organizations
Who Should Apply
Internships are open to all, especially:
- Early career professionals and students
- Self-taught developers or researchers
- Designers exploring decentralized tools
- Anyone passionate about contributing to the Ethereum ecosystem
Opportunities Board
Host an Intern this Summer
Hosting teams can connect with passionate talents (i.e., potential future hires!) and experiment with more lightweight ways to involve new contributors in their projects.
By joining forces, we can increase the visibility of internship opportunities and attract even more people to the Ethereum ecosystem.
Join Host Organization Waitlist(opens in a new tab)Frequent asked questions
What is the Ethereum Season of Internships?
The Ethereum Season of Internships offers a coordinated collection of paid, fully remote summer internships across the Ethereum ecosystem. This initiative creates pathways for the next generation of contributors to connect with Ethereum projects and apply their diverse skills in development, research, design, marketing, operations, and more.
Our long-term vision is to make Ethereum an increasingly welcoming space for new talent, building a sustainable pipeline that transforms newcomers into committed long-term contributors.
Who can apply for an internship?
Internships are open to all, especially to early-career professionals and students. Whether you're a self-taught developer, a researcher, a designer exploring decentralized tools, or someone with skills in marketing, legal, or other areas, there are opportunities for various backgrounds and skill sets.
What is the structure of the internships?
Duration: 12 weeks (August - October 2025)
Eligibility: Open to all, especially early-career professionals and students
Host Organizations: Various teams throughout the Ethereum ecosystem
Compensation: Paid opportunities with rates determined by hosts (small financial support available for nonprofit hosts)
Flexibility: Both full-time and part-time positions available
How do I become a host organization?
Host organization applications are now closed. The internship application period runs from June 12–29, 2025.
For future hosting opportunities, qualified teams must:
- Be an active contributor to the Ethereum ecosystem (L2s, infrastructure, research, tooling, applications, etc.)
- Demonstrate alignment with Ethereum's core values: decentralization, censorship resistance, open-source innovation, privacy, and security
- Maintain open source projects for interns to work on
- Provide clearly defined projects or tasks with specific learning outcomes
- Have at least 5 full-time contributing members, with one or more willing mentors
- Not be a current participant in the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF)