Grants & Sponsorship
Penverse is committed to supporting groundbreaking research by providing grants and sponsorship opportunities for researchers, academics, and innovators in the decentralized research ecosystem. Through blockchain-powered funding mechanisms, we aim to democratize access to financial support and enable transparent, community-driven funding for impactful research.
1. Types of Grants & Sponsorships
1.1 Research Grants
Funding provided for innovative research projects that align with scientific advancements, open access, and decentralized knowledge sharing.
Eligibility: Individual researchers, research teams, academic institutions.
Funding Amount: Varies based on project scope and impact.
Focus Areas: Blockchain technology, AI-driven research, decentralized governance, open science initiatives.
1.2 Innovation Grants
Support for startups, developers, and research teams building decentralized applications, tools, or solutions that integrate with the Penverse ecosystem.
Eligibility: Developers, research-based startups, open-source contributors.
Key Projects: AI-powered analytics, blockchain-based data security, knowledge graphs.
1.3 Sponsorship for Conferences & Events
Financial sponsorships for academic conferences, workshops, and research summits that promote decentralized research and open science.
Eligibility: Academic institutions, research collectives, event organizers.
Support Includes: Event funding, speaker sponsorships, travel grants.
1.4 DAO-Governed Research Funding
Decentralized research grants voted and governed by the Penverse DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization).
Eligibility: Community members proposing high-impact research.
Funding Process: Grants are awarded based on community voting.
Benefits: Transparent allocation, decentralized decision-making.
1.5 Fellowship Programs
Long-term funding for researchers working on high-impact decentralized research projects.
Eligibility: Independent researchers, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers.
Duration: 6-12 months.
Benefits: Monthly stipends, mentorship, access to research tools.
2. How to Apply for Grants & Sponsorships
Step 1: Identify the Right Grant
Review the available grants and determine which funding opportunity aligns with your research project or initiative.
Step 2: Prepare a Proposal
Include the following details:
Research objectives & methodology
Expected impact & outcomes
Budget breakdown
Timeline & milestones
Team members & expertise
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Apply through the Penverse Grant Portal
Attach supporting documents (CVs, institutional affiliations, previous work).
Step 4: Community & Expert Review
Applications undergo peer review and DAO community voting.
Feedback may be provided for improvements before final approval.
Step 5: Receive Funding & Start Research
Approved projects receive funding in PENSO tokens.
Grant recipients must provide periodic updates and reports.
3. Key Benefits of Penverse Grants
Benefit
Description
Decentralized Funding
Transparent, community-driven grant distribution.
Open Science Promotion
Support for research aligned with decentralization.
Global Accessibility
Researchers from all regions can apply.
Networking & Collaboration
Access to a global research network.
Long-Term Impact
Sustainable funding for ongoing research.
4. Contact & Support
For any inquiries or assistance:
Email: [email protected]i
Discord: Join our #grants-and-funding channel.
Website: https://grants.penverse.ai
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