The Ethereum Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Cohort 7 (EPF7), with a deadline set for May 13. This initiative seeks to develop engineers who can contribute to Ethereum's core protocol, focusing on key areas such as censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security. The program will adopt a "small-scale, high-density" model to enhance mentorship and project quality, running from June to November. Participants will receive guidance from the Ethereum core developer community, with some eligible for monthly stipends to concentrate on protocol development. The program aims to foster long-term contributors to Ethereum's core research team. An online briefing is scheduled for May 6 at 15:00 UTC to provide further details and address application queries.