Interledger Foundation Fellowship Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The Interledger Fellowship Program is a 12-month initiative designed to support individuals who are researching, advocating for, and building solutions to help underserved populations access and meaningfully engage with digital financial systems.

Fellows will focus on addressing real barriers such as:

• Prohibitive transaction costs
• Documentation requirements
• Lack of financial literacy resources
• Regulatory frameworks that exclude rather than protect
• Infrastructure that doesn't reach or serve their communities

This program is ideal for:

• Researchers
• Developers
• Open-source contributors
• Entrepreneurs
• Educators
• Policy regulators
• Open-standards enthusiasts
• Digital and financial rights advocates
• Creators and artists working at the intersection of technology and community

💰 Benefits

Fellows will receive:

• $72,000 stipend
• $20,000 project budget

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The grant program is open to:

• Emerging scholars
• Practitioners
• Engineers
• Journalists
• Activists
• Artists

Applicants should be working on topics related to financial access, financial inclusion, or financial health.

📅 Application Date and Process

To apply, applicants must use the Submittable platform and upload the following required documents:

1. Grant application
2. Budget and timeline with milestones
3. Detailed curriculum vitae
4. Recommendation letters

📌 Application Deadline

15 June, 2026

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official Interledger Foundation Fellowship Program page.

To apply, use the Submittable platform.

• Fellows will be compensated with a total stipend of $72,000 and a $20,000 project budget.