Program Objectives

The Hyperledger internship program is aimed at creating a structured hands-on learning opportunity for new developers who may otherwise lack the opportunity to gain exposure to the Hyperledger open source development and entry to the technical community. It also provides a more defined path for Hyperledger to connect with the next generation of student developers to inject more talent into its developer base.

For Student Interns

Interns gain exposure to real-world software development by working closely with active developers in the community
Interns get introduced to open source development infrastructure, tooling, and culture
Interns have the hands-on opportunity to do work related to their academic and professional interests and to further the pursuit of those interests
Interns develop close working relationships with open source professionals and industry business leaders to expand their professional network

For Hyperlegder

More source code gets written and used for the benefit of all
The internship program helps create a pipeline to a diverse, well-educated pool of developers
The internship program 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 technologies
The internship program helps Hyperledger gain valuable insight into new developer onboarding processes and how to lower the barriers to entry for new developers.
The internship program creates positive press for Hyperledger via student testimonials, brand recognition, and peer-to-peer messaging

Intern Stipend and Funding for Travel

Interns will be eligible to receive a stipend. The total stipend amount will be calculated using a tiered structure based on where the intern is currently enrolled. The stipend will be paid in several installments provided that regular interval evaluations show the intern 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.

Interns will be eligible to receive a stipend. The stipend will be paid in several installments provided that regular interval evaluations show the intern is making satisfactory progress. Each intern who has successfully completed the program will be invited and financially sponsored by Hyperledger to attend a technical event and present their work to the broader community (specific event TBD depending on the event schedule but will be during Q3 or Q4 of the year).