a16z crypto research is a new kind of multidisciplinary lab that bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice to advance the science and technology of the next generation of the internet. In addition to fundamental research, we collaborate with portfolio companies to solve hard technical and conceptual problems.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field such as computer science, economics, mathematics, operations research, political science, etc. (Exceptional masters and undergraduate students will also be considered.)
- Passionate and knowledgeable about blockchains/Web3 and their underlying technologies
- Familiar with fundamental research and publishing in peer-reviewed conferences and journals
Responsibilities
- Pursue fundamental research on topics relevant to the firm
- Collaborate with a16z crypto’s full-time researchers and other student interns
- Collaborate with portfolio companies on technical research problems
- Contribute to blog posts, white papers, and other public expository content
- Meet with visitors from academia and industry and attend seminars
Other
- In-person residency required in New York, NY
- Duration of internship June 2, 2026 – August 21, 2026 (minimum residency 10 weeks, maximum 12 weeks)
- We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
- We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
- We are all different, we recognize that, and we win
