## 📢 NEAR Research Collective: March Report **Read the full report here: [🔗](https://gov.near.org/t/report-near-research-collective-march-2024/38821)** In March 2024, the NEAR Research Collective received $5,700(4,633.5 due to NEAR price drop) from the @neardigitalcollective.near to support our mission of enhancing research and development within the NEAR ecosystem. This funding facilitated a range of activities aimed at nurturing a thriving research community, including: 1. $250 for each of the 3 guest lecturers we have had in March for the NEAR Certified Researcher course 2. Distributed to active students in the NCR course 3. $400 each for 3 council members activities 4. $1,000 for lead facilitator and $500 each for 2 co-facilitators. 5. 3 approved research proposals. $100 each. *Budget has been updated to reflect the USDC we received after selling NEAR tokens.*