# 🌟 **Just 2 Days to Go! The NEAR Certified Researcher Course starts September 27th!** 🌟 Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of blockchain 🖥️, engage in weekly challenges 📚, and connect with leading experts and guest lecturers in the field. 🚀 **Why Join?** - Be part of an active, interdisciplinary research community focused on the NEAR Protocol. - Optimize your research skills with efficient workflows and access to peer-reviewed resources. - Explore specialized blockchain topics, including DeFi, NFTs, and advanced cryptographic concepts. - Receive a community SBT certification minted to your account from the NRC DAO upon successful completion. 📅 **Course Highlights:** - Duration: 10 weeks, from September 27 to December 6, 2023. - In-depth modules covering blockchain fundamentals, data analysis, research topic identification, and more! - Final Project Submission Deadline: January 6, 2024. We warmly invite you to seize this golden opportunity – don’t let it slip away! Enhance your knowledge, contribute to the future of Web3, and be part of the innovation journey! 🌐 **[Register Now](https://near.social/xvii.near/widget/BOSHACKS.Index?tab=home)** **[Learn More About the Course](https://hackmd.io/Jz4_FasRQGWdGGuifBU6Kw)** **[Discover the NEAR Research Collective](https://marmaj.org/inside-the-near-research-collective-blockchain-elevated/)**