[Avalanche Foundation Establishes Independent Selection Committee for Its 'Research Call Program'] BlockBeats News, May 21, Avalanche Foundation announced the establishment of an independent selection committee for its 'Research Call Program.' The committee members include Ava Labs founder and CEO Emin Gün Sirer, Avalanche Foundation Chief Investment Officer Matias A., Chief Economist Eric Lu, as well as external academic experts such as Duke University Professor Campbell Harvey, University of Florida Professor Fahad Saleh, and Columbia University Professor Agostino Capponi. The 'Research Call Program' is now open for applications, focusing on two key areas: crypto asset pricing and valuation, and validator economics and network security. Proposals will be evaluated based on five criteria: relevance to the research topic, methodological rigor, originality of contribution, feasibility, and team qualifications. [Original Link]