Internship•Remote

Google Summer of Code

Funding

Partial / Stipend

Program dates

May 25, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026

Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global, online program run by Google Open Source that brings new contributors into open-source software development. Accepted contributors spend roughly 12 weeks working on a defined programming project for one of 1,000+ participating open-source organizations, guided by an experienced mentor. It is open to anyone 18 or older who is new to open source — students and non-students alike — and requires no travel. Since 2005 the program has introduced more than 21,000 new contributors to open source.

Benefits & funding

  • A stipend paid on passing evaluations, sized to the project and adjusted by purchasing-power parity (PPP) to the contributor’s country of residence:
  • Small project (~90 hours): base 1,500 USD; PPP range 750–1,650 USD
  • Medium project (~175 hours): base 3,000 USD; PPP range 1,500–3,300 USD
  • Large project (~350 hours): base 6,000 USD; PPP range 3,000–6,600 USD
  • Paid in two instalments: 45% after the midterm evaluation, 55% after the final evaluation.
  • Mentorship from an experienced contributor at the host organization throughout the project.
  • Real open-source experience, a completed project, and entry into a global open-source community.

Eligibility

  • At least 18 years old at the time of registration.
  • New to open source: a student or an open-source beginner (no university enrolment required).
  • Eligible to work in your country of residence for the duration of the program.
  • Not residing in a country under United States embargo (currently including Russia, Belarus, and the DNR/LNR regions).
  • Accepted into GSoC no more than once before.
  • Open to all nationalities; the only geographic bar is the US-embargo residency rule above.

Application process

  1. 1
    Explore the participating organizations and their project ideas on the GSoC site.
  2. 2
    Engage with an organization’s community and discuss a project idea with potential mentors.
  3. 3
    Write a project proposal and submit it through the GSoC website during the application window (up to three proposals; only one can be accepted).
  4. 4
    If selected, complete the community-bonding period, then the coding period, passing the midterm and final evaluations.

Program timeline

  1. Contributor applications open (18:00 UTC)

    Mar 16, 2026

  2. Contributor application deadline (18:00 UTC)

    Mar 31, 2026

  3. Accepted projects announced

    Apr 30, 2026

  4. Community bonding period

    May 1, 2026 to May 24, 2026

  5. Coding begins

    May 25, 2026

  6. Midterm evaluations

    Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026

  7. Final work submission

    Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026

  8. Final evaluations

    Aug 24, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026