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Program Description
2018 Program OverviewThe Hyperledger internship program Mentorship Program is aimed at student developers who desire to gain real-world development experience in blockchain technologies by working with the industry’s leading technologists while at the same time helping contribute to the Hyperledger project. Students creating a structured hands-on learning opportunity for new contributors who may otherwise lack the opportunity to gain exposure to or entry into the Hyperledger open source development community. It also provides a more defined path for Hyperledger to connect with the next generation of developers and researchers to inject more talent into its community. Each mentee will apply and be matched with a mentor or mentors who are active contributors in the Hyperledger community. Each mentee will work remotely from their location of choice. Regular evaluation and feedback will be provided. Mentees will have the opportunity to expand showcase their knowledge of existing and emerging trends in blockchain, to work closely with mentors who are active developers in blockchain, and to network with business decision makers and other open source professionals. The internship program also enables Hyperledger to engage academic and research institutions to assist in the teaching and training of the blockchain engineers and developers of tomorrow.
- How to Apply Application Period: March 5 - 23. Application is now CLOSED
Intern Stipend and Funding for Travel to Hyperledger Global Forum
Hyperledger will soon be accepting student interns to work in the Hyperledger development community. Each intern will be matched and work closely with a mentor for the duration of his/her internship.
learnings and contributions through blogging, speaking at meetups or regional events, or travel to a global Hyperledger event to present their work in person and network with others in the broader community.
Benefits for Mentees
Mentees gain exposure to and first-hand experience with real-world open source software development
Mentees get introduced to open source development infrastructure, tooling, and culture, and best practices.
- Mentees have the opportunity to be guided by open source professionals to contribute code, documentation, or research to make a real impact on large scale open source projects.
Mentees have the hands-on opportunity to do work related to their academic and professional interests and to further the pursuit of those interests.
Mentees develop close working relationships with open source professionals and industry business leaders to expand their professional network.
- Mentees have the opportunity to showcase their work and to raise their profile in the DLT space and open source development community.
Benefits for Hyperledger Community
- More source code, documentations, and research get produced and used for the benefit of all.
- It helps address gaps in feature/code development, research, and documentation that exist in projects and the community.
It helps create a pipeline to a more diverse, well-educated pool of developers, researchers, and other contributors.
It helps spread the word about Hyperledger and its related technologies at academic institutions and increase academia’s interest in the teaching and research of the DLT technologies.
It helps Hyperledger gain valuable insight into new contributor onboarding processes and continuously find ways to lower the barriers for entry.
It creates positive press for Hyperledger via testimonials, brand recognition, and peer-to-peer messaging, and other types of content.
2024 Program Dates*
- community members submitting mentorship project proposals
- mentorship project proposal review by Technical Oversight Committee
- - mentee application period on LFX Mentorship
- mentee application review and applicant interview
- selected mentee notification and acceptance
- - 1st two weeks of June onboarding/orientation sessions
- - mentee/mentor working period (mentees are expected to commit 15-20 hours a week on a consistent basis during this time)
- - 1st quarter mentee evaluation
- - midterm mentee evaluation, and midterm stipend will be paid to eligible mentees if they are in good standing following the midterm evaluation
- - 3rd quarter mentee evaluation
- - final mentee evaluation, and final stipend will be paid to eligible mentees if they are in good standing following the final evaluation and successful completion of deliverables as determined by the mentor and program staff
* The program dates are subject to change without advanced notice.
Mentee Stipend
Mentees may Interns will be eligible to receive a stipend. The total stipend amount will be calculated using using a tiered structure based on the country where the intern is currently enrolled. The the mentee resides when participating in the program. The stipend will be paid in several two installments provided that regular interval evaluations show the intern mentee eligible to received a stipend is making satisfactory progress. The final installment will be paid upon successful project completion .
Each intern will work remotely from his/her location of choice. There is no physical work facility provided or required.
Each intern who has successfully completed the program will be invited to attend and present at the Hyperledger Global Forum in Basel, Switzerland, December 12-15th, or the 4th quarter Hyperledger hackfest if s/he can’t make it to the Global Forum. Hyperledger will provide a stipend for travel and coaching resources to help build the intern’s presentation skills. This is a great opportunity for interns to showcase their work to the broader community and to network with professionals in the field.
For Mentors: Tips for Effective and Successful Mentorship
- Communicate: Communicate with your intern often, whether it is to provide feedback, offer training, or check on the intern’s progress. By keeping the line of communication open you will build trust, respect, and a positive relationship that facilitates the successful completion of the project.
- Mentor: Schedule a regular review meeting with your intern. Mentorship is a critical and essential part of an internship experience, and an attribute that differentiates from regular employment. As a mentor, it’s important to give your intern honest feedback on professionalism and career preparedness.
- Connect: To foster learning outside of your intern’s job duties, encourage your intern to develop relationships outside or his or her immediate team. Allowing your intern to gain a broader understanding of your organization, industry, and potential career paths can help generate new ideas and make him or her a more effective contributing member.
- Revisit: Periodically revisit the learning objectives and expected outcomes established at the beginning of the internship. Discuss what the student has learned and how it can be applied in the future. Be flexible to adjust the project scope, learning objectives, and outcomes based on the intern's background and skill set.
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as evaluated by the mentor(s) and the program staff.
Additional Mentoring Resource
Questions?
Please email mentorship@hyperledger.org