The Avalanche Foundation Establishes Independent Selection Committee for its 'Research Grant Program'

On May 21, the Avalanche Foundation established an independent Selection Committee for its "Research RFP Program," the foundation announced. The committee includes Ava Labs founder and CEO Emin Gün Sirer, Avalanche Foundation Chief Investment Officer Matias A., Chief Economist Eric Lu, plus external academic experts: Duke University Professor Campbell Harvey, University of Florida Professor Fahad Saleh, and Columbia University Professor Agostino Capponi. The "Research RFP Program" is now open for applications, with submissions centered on two main areas: cryptocurrency asset pricing and valuation, and validator economics and network security. Proposals will be evaluated based on five criteria: relevance to the research theme, methodological rigor, novelty of contribution, feasibility, and team qualifications.