The Berkeley Haas Blockchain Initiative is requesting proposals for awards of $1,500 to $25,000+ in the subject areas of blockchain and distributed systems, cryptocurrency and digital payments, cryptography, and related subject areas such as blockchain for financial inclusion and economic development. A one-page report of how funds were used will be required within one year of start date.
Up to $25,000 is available for Faculty to support their research, teaching, curriculum development, case studies, cross-departmental collaboration, thought leadership and other research activities in the above subject areas. Proposals may fall into these categories:
1. Bringing a distinguished speaker to campus (travel & lodging: $1,500 maximum for domestic speakers and $2,500 for international speakers).
2. Organizing conferences and meetings ($7,500 maximum).
3. Faculty research ($15,000 maximum. Exceptions may be made for projects at a more advanced stage of development ($25,000 maximum).
4. Curriculum development and course instruction in relevant subject areas (see above). ($20,000 maximum).
Funded projects may begin between Jan 1 and June 30, 2023. Faculty research projects must be completed within one year of their start date.
A one-page report of how funds were used will be required within one year of start date.
FACULTY MEMBER Applications HERE
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FACULTY BUDGET TEMPLATE
Up to $5,000 is available for Student research projects in the above subject areas with the support of an advising faculty member (either ladder or professional). (Undergraduate student research $3,000 maximum; Graduate student research $5,000 maximum).
The award is valid for the Spring 2023 academic semester only. Student research projects must be completed by May 12, 2023.
A one-page report of how funds were used will be required together with a final copy of the research project by May 12, 2023.
Please read the Student Funding Guidelines (found on Application form) to ensure that your proposal meets the necessary conditions for eligibility.