google-summer-of-code

[crude panther]

Can you help me?

[warm patio]

Hello, please don't tag the admins, it is not necessary, you can ask the question and when someone who knows the answer sees it, they will answer you

[cloud ether]

Hello I am Nakul
I want to participate in GSoC’25 and I have little experience in open source contributions. Can anyone guide me on how to choose an org and how to start contributing? As a complete beginner all the issues I see for every org are very hard and it makes me feel like I wont be able to do any of them.

[wraith moon]

Hello Nakul! Welcome aboard! ☕ You can check on above. You might find some useful stuff 🙂

[cloud ether]

thanks gabriel

So after selecting an org what are we actually supposed to do? Are we supposed to contribute to an existing project?

[round flower]

everyone is webpack org good for this gsoc and for begineer

[main rose]

Hi, How Country is determined. In the FAQ it says, it will be determined by your location during coding period. However, after June (first month of coding), I'll move to another country and will do rest of work there?

[delicate sleet]

Hi guys

[oak idol]

CAN SMONE REALY HELP ME WITH GETTING STARTED TO THIS AND UNDERSTAND OS. THANK YOU !

[daring basin]

Hi guys, I'm Surya

I want to contribute to in GSoC this summer

I'm into Web Development. I'm learning MERN stack (mongodb, express, react, and node js)

i wonder if im at a good starting point or if i still have to work up on my skills ( I'm always willing to learn btw)

[torpid swift]

If you feel that the webpack's tech stack is aligned with your tech stack and you are interested in the topics ,webpack used , then it will be a good organization for u as a beginner

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🙂
We haven't announce the 2025 program yet.
In the meantime, please check out g.co/gsoc and the program timeline for more information on the GSoC program and review the GSoC 24' mentoring organizations. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open around late feb- april).

[lusty axle]

Can I participate with an organization I participated in 2020?

[neat plover]

irc u can only participate once only

[dense sparrow]

https://www.gsocorganizations.dev/

[ruby sparrow]

Hello please someone who have contributed to the open source earlier can guide me to start contributing to the same

[placid field]

Sorry for repeating the same question I did a few months ago. My organization would like to participate if GSoC. A few months ago someone told me that in October the organization could be able to apply, but periodically check the web and the channel and I have not seen the call. Am I missing something?

[somber basalt]

Please send us an email to [e-mail] ✉️

[cunning ice]

We have not announced a 2025 program yet. Generally org applications open in mid January.

[placid field]

Thanks for your quick answer, I will keep an eye on this. And I will send an email 🙂

[lethal portal]

Hey folks, I was trying to join the alumni channel, but seems like the /saymagicword command is deprecated? I can't seem to execute the command

[vestal phoenix]

Hi everyone,
I'm Mamatha, I'm eager to participate in GSoC 2025 and contribute to open-source projects.
I'm a bit new to open source, so I'm looking for guidance on:

• How to choose a suitable organization
• Getting started with open-source contributions
• Connecting with mentors from previous GSoC participants
  Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[wraith moon]

Hello and welcome aboard 👋☕

[vestal phoenix]

Thanks Gabriel
After selecting an org what are we actually supposed to do? Are we supposed to contribute to an existing previous year project?

[wraith moon]

You can check this reply @vestal phoenix

[molten crater]

Hello everyone! I'm a first-year student and I'm really excited about contributing to Google Summer of Code (GSoC) in 2025. I’d love some guidance on how to get started.I am currently with some basics skills such as html css and javascript I also have a good hand on Java. Could someone help me with understanding:

What the requirements are for GSoC — are there specific skills or prerequisites I should focus on?
Which programming languages would be best to learn for GSoC?
How to start preparing from scratch — any resources, projects, or communities that would be helpful?

[wraith moon]

You can check this #google-summer-of-code message 🙂

[inner kelp]

Hi, I am Akash from India, Tamil Nadu. I am studying in the third year of Btech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and I am interested in participating in Google's Summer of Code 2025. And familiar with languages like Python, R, and some concepts of DevOps.

[somber basalt]

Hi! Glad to hear it! 🤓
One good place to look is the organizations from previous years. Many organizations participate in GSoC year after year, so looking at previously accepted organizations can be a good way to figure out who you want to work with in the future. By clicking on the organization you can get more information about it. Many of them will have tags associated with them.

The GSoC orgs want participants who want to be a part of their community. And the best way for participants to show that is to interact with them before the program application period begins (~mid february-march). Orgs are welcome to request participants to contribute before the application period, as it shows clear interest and involvement in the community, key indicators to successful participants who go on and stay involved in the community after their GSoC summer ends.

[inner kelp]

Thank you for the information 👍
I have started to explore on the old projects and proposals make selected

[inner kelp]

I have some issues in finding available projects of the organization in GitHub could you help in that

[inner kelp]

Same doubt

[somber basalt]

We haven't announced the 2025 program yet, in the meantime you can review Previously accepted Orgs ☺️

[prisma maple]

I just sent an email to the organization I’m interested in, should I do anything else? Or I just have to wait for them to reply

[cunning ice]

You can look through their documentation and look at their discussion channels to see the conversations that are happening in the community

[prisma maple]

got it thank you so much!!

[vestal phoenix]

How did you find out the organization email address?

[prisma maple]

I found it in here by clicking into past project and they will direct you to the org page

and then you can find their contact

[modern tulip]

Should we have to prepare for some projects earlier for GSOC 2025

[idle wren]

can someone guide me about GSOC 2025?

[hollow cosmos]

me too

[worn lodge]

Hello, will there be an info session available about GSOC?

[wraith moon]

@worn lodge @hollow cosmos @idle wren You can check this out 🙂

[woeful marsh]

yes

[woeful marsh]

step 0: wait a couple of months

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🙂
We haven't announce the 2025 program yet.
In the meantime, please check out g.co/gsoc and the program timeline for more information on the GSoC program and review the GSoC 24' mentoring organizations. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open around late feb- april).

[cunning ice]

Once a GSoC program is announced we will announce an info session leading up to the org application period and a couple prior to the contributor application period opening.

[prisma maple]

Sorry for asking, is applying to gsoc very competitive, cuz I’m new and wanna participate to gsoc 25

[somber basalt]

Yes, it is competitive, please stay tuned to our future info sessions, we'll be sharing tips to apply to GSoC 2025 🤓

[prisma maple]

Okay thank you!

[devout hare]

Is here anyone who had been the member of gsoc in last few years??✌️

[violet ginkgo]

I found a lot of sources to understand incentives for contributors. But couldn't find incentives for people whose project submissions get selected.

[cunning ice]

Do you mean for the mentoring organizations that participate in GSoC? For them it is about bringing new contributors into their communities to keep them healthy and vibrant. New perspectives are vital to a healthy open source community

[worthy bluff]

@cunning ice yes if there are any mentor who can assist by giving key points in gsoc preparation and filing application.

[cunning ice]

It is your responsibility to do the research and read through the help docs. We strongly suggest you read the FAQ at g.co/gsoc and review the Help link at the bottom of the page and look at all of the resources available - especially the Contributor guide or mentor guide if your org is planning to apply to be a mentoring org for GSoC.

[willow lily]

Can youu apply / send proposal to multiple organisations? Or if you get rejected you try again next year?

[novel cliff]

hello everyone. can anyone guuide me the procedure of how to apply in GSOC beacuse i am a newbie and just know java. and which stack to learn to qualify in it ?

[tacit widget]

Hello

[fleet pollen]

Whom to contact??

Like we need to choose specific org

After that what to do?

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓
We haven't announce the 2025 program yet.
In the meantime, please check out g.co/gsoc, FAQ, Contributor Guide and the program timeline for more information on the GSoC program and review the GSoC 24' mentoring organizations. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open around late feb- april).

[willow lily]

So, can you apply to multiple orgs?

[somber basalt]

Yes, we strongly encourage you to find at least 2 orgs to increase your chances. 😉

[fleet pollen]

How to get a mentor, who can guide us to contribute properly

[willow lily]

Is there a limit to how many orgs you can apply to?

[pale breach]

hey apologies for asking idk what to do, my youtube keeps pausing at specifically 0:59 and idk why?

it just begins buffering

[worldly meadow]

Yes, 3

Applying to just one usually takes a lot of effort assuming you don't have professional experience.

[worldly meadow]

Hi, sadly this is not the right server to ask about that.

[willow lily]

yep, thats why i ask, but i assume a lot of people contend for one position so it would hurt applying for two

[worldly meadow]

I am interested to see statistics about the percentage of people that apply for one vs two vs three orgs.

I guess there is no public data available in this regard.

Depending on the data available in this blog: https://opensource.googleblog.com/2024/05/google-summer-of-code-2024-accepted-contributors-announced.html

Between ~20% and ~40% of applicants of gsoc 2024 sent more than one proposal, but this includes applicants who send more than one proposal to the same org.

[willow lily]

indeed that would be great demographics to see. so when sending multiple to same org you send proposals for different projects they posted right?

[worldly meadow]

Yes, you send multiple proposals for different projects.

Note that you can suggest project ideas to the org other than the suggested ones or make changes to the suggested ones.

[willow lily]

I have read a ton of info online and did not know that. Were you a contributor?

[worldly meadow]

Yes

I suggest that you read the contributor guide if you didn't.

[willow lily]

i have read that, thank you

may i ask you more questions about your experience in DMs?

[worldly meadow]

Yes, you can.
But this channel is about gsoc chats so it's preferred to ask here.

[willow lily]

Ι know, but they might ask us not to or someting, anyway

first of all what field did you work on? i see gsoc organizations are a very wide spectrum ranging from machine learning to vhdl and stuff.

[vernal carbon]

Thank you @somber basalt

Do I just send a mail to them on the gsoc organisation page or how do I go about that @worldly meadow

[willow lily]

Is there data to how many people applied for a project (or organization)? For instance I assume that open source projects like Open CV should have many applicants each year.

Also, do you have to be really familiar with the frameworks required to work on a project?
here for exapmle:
Super Rapid Annotator - Multimodal vision tool to annotate videos with LLaVA framework
(this was past year)
say that i am interested in this project, however i am not familiar with given framework. Will i be taught that during the intership? Will i have to prepare my self or i am simply not qualified to apply to this?

[vestal phoenix]

Hello everyone,What should we talk to the project mentors about? Should we discuss the 2025 projects or contribute to the 2024 projects, making PR's? which is more effective communication.

[nimble robin]

join the irc or slack of that org probably (if it exists)

[worldly meadow]

What is the context of this question?

[final lily]

Is there any list of potential companies for GSOC 2025?

[vernal carbon]

I already found a company I'd like to go for

[worldly meadow]

Yeah, you usually use the contact info mentioned on this page.
But this info may be outdated so in such case (maybe you should do that anyway), search for contact info of this org on the internet (Their official website, git repo, etc).

[willow lily]

This has probably been asked before, but can we propose something ourselves for an organization? For example say i have an idea about the implementation of X feature and I believe i am capable of implementing it.

I am asking this because, many people say to get in touch with the org you want to contribute from early. However, when the projects are announced, i am afraid i will not have experience with the needed frameworks / libraries to implement the project they want. So, is proposing something on my own a better idea? What do you think? Thanks in advance!

[nimble robin]

i did this last year, and got accepted so yeah, it works. but make sure that you and your mentor/admin are on the same page i.e. they actually want the project to be implemented

[daring basin]

Hey everyone what's up

I need some guidance about gsoc

Anyone can help me

Actually I am some confused about how to prepare Gsoc

[vernal carbon]

Thank you.

[prisma maple]

can we connect to the mentor now?

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓 👋

We haven't announce the 2025 program yet.
In the meantime, please check out g.co/gsoc, FAQ, Contributor Guide and the program timeline for more information on the GSoC program and review the GSoC 24' mentoring organizations. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open around late feb- april).

[daring basin]

Thank you

[edgy igloo]

hi there i am a newbiee and am really confused about which org to choose and how can i contact to mentors...if anyone can help , i will be obliged ...thanks in advance.

[woven nexus]

Hey guys i'm totally confused about how to apply for gdsc lead for 2025
can i get an overview ? checked all google-sites , i get it and understand it but yet i'm here totally puzzled

[covert lion]

Guys what are the pre requisites needed for GSOC

[worldly meadow]

Check your eligibility via the rules (Section 7.1):
https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/rules

GSoC FAQ may also help:
https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq#gsoc_contributors

Here you will find pre-requisites to pass the program:
https://google.github.io/gsocguides/student/am-i-good-enough

[covert lion]

Thanks

[cedar crypt]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if we could get the statistics for the GSoC 2024 program. In the Google Summer of Code 2024 Contributor Summit as well as in the final virtual meetup it was mentioned that the statistics would be published around November. I am not sure if it is canceled or still in plan. I would be very happy to see those statistics!

[willow lily]

How exactly am I supposed to reach out to orgs? On archive most of the links/emails do not work.

[tidal panther]

i want to start summer of code but how can someone explain i can do web sites i am a front end and mobile developer also a c++ developer

[wraith moon]

#google-summer-of-code message try to check it out

[shrewd jungle]

Hey there's gonna be a webinar on 10 jan on how to crack GSoc. If interested dm or can check FED KIIT on Instagram or just google about it.

[warm patio]

Hey @obtuse pilot please don't post the same message in multiple channels, select the channel that suits your message better and send it once

[raw ruin]

Hello everyone..

My name is Deborah and I am from Nigeria. I would love to have as many friends and networks as possible. Please be nice.

I am here for GSoC. Please, any one have an idea when it starts for 2025?

[covert lion]

Around Feb it will start

February: Organizations release a list of participating organizations. This is a time to research the organizations, understand their goals, and review their project ideas.
March–April: The proposal submission phase begins. This is when you should draft and submit a detailed proposal that outlines your project plan, deliverables, and timeline.
Early May: Selected contributors are announced.

[raw ruin]

Thank you very much.

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓

We haven't announced the 2025 program yet.
In the meantime, please check out g.co/gsoc, FAQ, and the Contributor Guide for more information on the GSoC program and review the GSoC 24' mentoring organizations. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open around late feb- april).

[fossil turtle]

Hello, I am preparing for GSOC from beginning, looking for some study partner who can help me if i am stuck somewhere

[vast jasper]

I too

[kindred condor]

actually i m confused that this year are we going to have a GSOC 2025 organised or not as they have not yet announced and usually every year till this time the org are able to register themselves so it will be helpful for us who are contributing in an org from last 6 months so please requesting @somber basalt to tell us the information about gsoc 2025 either its happening or not

[cunning ice]

we have not announced a 2025 GSoC program yet. Stay tuned for news very soon.

[twin hemlock]

hypes!!

[gritty locust]

hello

im new to gsoc and this community too

i have many questions 😄

[warm patio]

Hello 👋🏻 Feel free to leave your questions here, any of our members who know the answers will help you 🤗

[gritty locust]

oh thanks

as this is gonna be my 1st time in gsoc

i needed some help

like what is the process of qualifying for gsoc

i think im too dumb to ask these type of question no one even answering ;-;

[warm patio]

There's no dumb questions, just dumb people who don't ask 😁

[gritty locust]

what I think is every first timer would have gone through this

[worthy stump]

can i still join gsoc if i turn 18 in june?

[gritty locust]

the criteria for gsoc i head is to be student

[gritty locust]

how do you have top contributror title ?

[warm patio]

You get it by being active on the server, being friendly and helping others, the admins choose who to give it to

[gritty locust]

oh damn

[cunning ice]

You must be at least 18 when you register. Registration is usually in March/ early April

[worthy stump]

😔

[worldly meadow]

Being a student is no longer a requirement.

[worldly meadow]

Answering this question is kind of complicated.

This guide contains the answer: https://google.github.io/gsocguides/student
Read the introduction and applying sections. It is recommended to read the rest as they contain useful info.

This article discusses related topic from different perspective: https://google.github.io/gsocguides/mentor/selecting-a-student
Read it after reading the two sections mentioned before.

[kindred condor]

@cunning ice @somber basalt Should we start contributing to the organizations project thinking that gsoc will be organised this year as many orgs are ready with there project lists

[cunning ice]

You can always contribute to open source projects outside of a GSoC program.

We have not announced a GSoC 2025 program or any accepted orgs or dates yet..stay tuned.

[gritty locust]

the projects are different for gsoc?

Let's assume there is an organization that has participated in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) every year. You are currently working on a project for them or fixing issues within their existing projects, even before the official GSoC announcement. Would this increase your chances of being selected for GSoC?

[worldly meadow]

Mostly yes. (the amount of increase depends on what you have done and it's relevance to the project idea that you will propose)
Note that even if an org participated every year at GSoC, it is not guaranteed that it will participate this year. (Or get accepted even if it applied)

Actually, there is no promise that there will be GSoC 2025 yet.

[kindred condor]

@cunning ice actually as per previous years data I observed that Google usually declared the program in late November and registration for orgs start from mid Jan but it's 01/13 still no update over the program
Can you please just share that GSOC 2025 is confirmed or not

[cunning ice]

as we have said multiple times - We have not announced a GSoC 2025 program yet..stay tuned.

[charred charm]

I have seen people preparing for Gsoc can you hep me with that guide me
Dm please

[nimble robin]

imo, read https://google.github.io/gsocguides/ in its entirety, this is the best guide for mostly anything-GSoC

[somber basalt]

🚀 Level up your coding skills in Google Summer of Code 2025 🚀

Get ready for the 2025 Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program! 🎉 Visit our Official website here and read the new GSoC Announcement Blog to know more about the participation details.

[next violet]

been waiting for this, Good luck to everyone!

[gloomy compass]

when does GSoC 2025 contributor applicatons open?

[wraith moon]

#google-summer-of-code message

[cedar crypt]

Now that the GSoC 2025 program has been announced 🎉, is this canceled or something? I would appreciate it if GSoC admins could reply to this message so we can still wait for the 2024 statistics or set back and ignore it! 🙂

[summer vector]

Hello everyone,
I’m Manik, new here! I’m planning to apply for GSoC 2025 and wanted to ask if anyone has advice or tips for getting started with contributions. Any guidance would be really appreciated! Thanks in advance! 😊

[warm patio]

Hello @trim ferry this server isn't a marketplace, please read the #rules

[nimble robin]

#google-summer-of-code message

[daring basin]

March 24, 2025 11:30 PM

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓
Please visit our official GSoC website and review the 2025 Timeline to know more about the program. Also, the Contributor Guide is always a crucial resource to increase your chances of being accepted. 🚀

[somber basalt]

Hi,
We'll be sharing a new blog post with more news about GSoC and 2024 statistics in the following weeks, please stay tuned to our GSoC website 😉

[gloomy compass]

Thank you so much Lucille

[gritty locust]

which all organization are gonna participate in gsoc ?

[gloomy compass]

u can check it on the website later, they will relese it , u can also check lst year orgs too

[uneven lintel]

hey so this is sort of off topic but are any of the open source companies hiring full time?

is it also possible to do GSoC if you've already graduated?

[gritty locust]

For gsoc are there gonna be different/new projects in organization repos? or we can still contribute in the organization repos and qualify for it?

also can anyone qualify gsoc just by doing first time label questions?

[somber basalt]

Hi! 👋
Please visit our official GSoC website and read the Contributor Guide & the FAQ to know more detailed information about the program and application tips ☺️

[cedar crypt]

Thank you, appreciate it! 😃

[cunning ice]

well at 1800 UTC (which is 11:30PM in India but not everywhere else). that's why we use UTC as the universal time then people can determine what that translates to in their local time.

[gritty locust]

We need to contribute to an organization's GitHub repository and prepare a contribution application to submit to them. However, we are uncertain whether the organization is officially participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) this year

right?

[somber basalt]

You can review the GSoC 24' mentoring organizations. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open on March 24th).
Mentoring Orgs will be announced on February 27th.

[gritty locust]

should i ask the organization wether which project should i contribute into?

[nimble bane]

I want to join any team for GSOC. This is my first for GSOC please guide me

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓
Please visit our official GSoC website and review the 2025 Timeline to know more about the program. Also, the Contributor Guide is always a crucial resource to increase your chances of being accepted.
As an extra, read the GSoC Announcement Blog there are great resources and the dates of the upcoming information sessions 🚀

[gritty locust]

sorry @somber basalt for asking these type of dumb question but this is my first time in gsoc so i dont know that much, but im curious to learn it

[somber basalt]

Hi!
You can review the Advice for people applying for GSoC 😉

[safe junco]

what things should be mentioned while making a proposal for gsoc ?

can i use github codespace while working for gsoc

[willow lily]

Hello everyone, i asked again but got no answer. Are there statistics available for past GSoC organization applicants etc? For example how many applied, percentage that got accepted per org...

[gray brook]

You can find it in gsoc blog post

[gray brook]

There is a page explaning the content of the proposal in detail

[willow lily]

I can't find it, can you provide a link please? Thanks.

[next violet]

@willow lily

[willow lily]

yes, i am asking about the statics, more in depth, not just how many orgs there are.

[next violet]

i don't think there is any in depth statistics yet but they said they are releasing new stats in the next weeks so maybe that's what you are looking for.

[nimble bane]

Good Morning

[gritty locust]

i only know java programming language can i contribute to any organization?

like i have heard people say javascript, angular, flutter is necessary if you are contributing in gsoc organizations

please correct me

[cunning ice]

We do not give stats on the percentage of applicants per org. As mentioned the blog posts often have stats on how many people applied to the program and how many had a proposal accepted.

[cunning ice]

Read the GSoC Contributor guide - the chapter on writing a good proposal

[cunning ice]

Each org rerquires different programming languages so when looking at orgs to apply to be sure to apply to the ones using the languages you are familiar with. Remember orgs can use multiple language but the GSOC project you may work on could just require one language depending on the project.

[cunning ice]

there will be a post with some additional statistics but we won't have a post wth just stats in it.

[livid glacier]

Hello everyone 👋

[wraith moon]

Hello there! Welcome aboard! Make sure to read our server #rules before getting started. ☕

[zinc raptor]

Hello

[somber thunder]

hii

can someone if possible please just give me an idea of how Google Summer of Code works?

I want to contribute

but I am not entirely sure how everything goes

thats why

thank you in advance

[zinc raptor]

@somber thunder heyy basically gsoc is all about contribution I am also a beginner but I have basic knowledge about gsoc see here u have to contribute for particular project and as per work they will accept you*moderate according to you project submission

@somber thunder and time management also matter alot)

[somber basalt]

Hi! 👋
Please review our official webapp here, there are a lot of resources to get you started and also, you can check out the GSoC Videos, and read the GSoC Blog to follow up the upcoming informational talks. ☺️

[fleet rover]

The blog says the first informational meeting is Tuesday Jan 22 at 17:00 UTC, but the 22nd this year is a Wednesday. Did the informational meeting already happen (Tuesday) or is it tomorrow (Jan 22)?

[somber basalt]

Hi!
The Organization application tips will be tomorrow Wednesday, January 22, 17:00 UTC 😉

[gritty locust]

yea

[gritty locust]

it shows google also do mistake no ones perfect or last case is im dum 😄

[zinc raptor]

@somber basalt hello when organisation will start?

[gloomy compass]

Does it start at 10:30 PM IST?

[zinc raptor]

@gloomy compass Yess may be let's see

[zinc raptor]

Not started!!

To join the video meeting, click this link:
https://meet.google.com/gse-thow-xmc

To join by phone instead, dial (IN) [phone] and enter this PIN: 382 031 352 6232#
More numbers: https://t.meet/gse-thow-xmc

[twin hemlock]

Someone please forward me the link

[zinc raptor]

@twin hemlock now meeting has been ended

[twin hemlock]

Oh sorry for not mentioning, I meant the link Lucille maam shared at the end.

[zinc raptor]

Ooh well I have wait let me send you

[twin hemlock]

I got disconnected from the meeting—probably a Google Meet glitch. Long story short.

[zinc raptor]

@twin hemlock https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sHFxgQCrPmkyrZ-jW3IXStbM0Q77MCs9t7wTYqGS_3s/edit?usp=drivesdk

@twin hemlock whatever they explained you able to getch form dis PDF *link

[twin hemlock]

Thanks a lot

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n[i]=(v.split)
t=input()

nemo_location=n.index(t)
for i in range(0,k):
if n[i]==t:
print(nemo_location)

Sample Input 0

4
5 15 25 35
15

[warm patio]

Hello, can you provide more context about your question

[green granite]

a program is to input 3 set of number.

the first line is the number of elements in the array, n

the second line is n elements, separated by a space.
the third line is the number to find within the elements inputted in the second line

I've solved it.

[calm sphinx]

Hi im new to gsoc
How do i get started in participating in the competition can anyone help me out thank you!

[worldly meadow]

Hi 👋
This guide will be helpful: #google-summer-of-code message

Good Luck

[calm sphinx]

Thank you!

[twin hemlock]

You should have joined the meeting that happened on 22/01/25; they shared many cool points.

[calm sphinx]

Wasnt aware of it as i just got to know about gsoc

[twin hemlock]

oh thats cool

[calm sphinx]

Yep came here to learn as much as possible and know how things work as a contributor

[twin hemlock]

feel free to ask anything if you need any help btw

[calm sphinx]

Sure thank you for the help!!

[worldly meadow]

This one was mainly for mentors

The one for contributors will start on 19 feb

[twin hemlock]

oh

[worldly meadow]

Details about time are mentioned at the end of this article: https://opensource.googleblog.com/2025/01/google-summer-of-code-2025-is-here.html

[cunning ice]

We'll also be hosting a GSOC contributor talk here on Discord on Monday, Feb 10th at 1600 UTC.

[gritty locust]

many gsoc orgs share idea list on their website do we have to work only on those?

[cunning ice]

98% of people will work on projects from the org's lists as those are things they want folks to work on in their communities. A few people will propose an idea they think will work well for the org, but it needs to be something that the org actually could use in their project, not just something you think would be cool

[cunning ice]

thanks for the report but in the future please contact us at [e-mail] please don't use the discussion group for bug reports. We're looking into this.

[latent sparrow]

Okay, sorry.

[cunning ice]

no problem : )

[ocean narwhal]

will it be recorded?

[cunning ice]

No

[ocean narwhal]

is there any filtering process for contributors? If there more participants than ideas from orgs?

reading contributor guide

[zinc raptor]

Does there is any limitations for making PR??

[nimble robin]

nope you can make any n number of PRs

[lean wren]

What are you looking for?

[gritty locust]

anyone contributing for apache?

[nimble robin]

spammer

[gritty locust]

who?

[lean wren]

Removed

[nimble robin]

someone was spamming some link for a gift card

[gritty locust]

oh

i dont know any tech stack can i still compete in gsoc

like my probability must be very low

[loud flume]

You can contibute to
Documentation & technical writing,
ui/ux design,
writing tests,
good first issues,
Low-Code & No-Code ( if they exist)

[gritty locust]

even if i got selected in gsoc contributor first of all its very hard like the probability is too low

i wont be able to do any development in that org as i only know java wether i have to learn it aother language or figure out another way

[loud flume]

Final year ?

[warm patio]

Hello @bitter monolith 👋🏻 I am sorry but looking for jobs is not allowed on this server, please check the #rules

[bitter monolith]

Np

[warm patio]

You can try on LinkedIn or a similar platform. Good luck

[bitter monolith]

No luck till now

😅😅

[gritty locust]

i just joined engineering college first year

[versed sundial]

Hello guys, anyone participating in GSOC 25 in a major machine learning or Python-related domain from india?

[gritty locust]

the application period has been started?

like we write application to selected org?

is it same like proposal isnt it?

[boreal citrus]

Can anyone tell me about GSoC?

[wraith moon]

You can check on these #google-summer-of-code message #google-summer-of-code message #google-summer-of-code message

[boreal citrus]

Tnx

[rain swan]

Does it matter whether the organization adds mentors on the GSoC page before or after being accepted into GSoC?

[strange axle]

If a person applies for mentoring organization under their profile, but gets rejected, would they still be able to apply for contributors? (just curious)

[gritty locust]

yes i guess

thats obvious

[errant trellis]

Hey, Does anybody know if I can apply fof GSOC if I am currently working as software engineer at firm?

[muted sable]

me .. i want to participate ... but i ama a complete beginner

[muted sable]

will it be on discord or google meet?

[rugged stirrup]

Each project that’s accepted by GSOC in an organization always have mentors.

[zinc raptor]

@nimble robin Yess for gsoc related doubts

[rugged stirrup]

No, it hasn’t started. I’ll strongly advise you check the GSOC home page. The timeline for this year is there. They also have a contributor guide that has a lot of FAQs and guidelines on proposals and many things you can think of

[zinc raptor]

@Eshay Nope after 11 fed

[nimble robin]

wrong ping i guess

[zinc raptor]

@nimble robin 11 fed mentoring organisation deadline and 27 feb list of acceptance mentoring organisation published

[twin hemlock]

Google meet

[muted sable]

It says 21:30, which time zone?

[cunning ice]

1800 UTC is the deadline for most GSoC deadlines

[twin hemlock]

yes

[tawdry sedge]

hi chat
im new here
also new to comsci (-1 skills)
whats this summercode is abt?

[muted sable]

Are you familiar with open source?

[somber basalt]

Hi! 👋
Please review our official webapp here, there are a lot of resources to get you started and also, you can check out the GSoC Videos, and read the GSoC Blog to follow up the upcoming informational talks. ☺️

[vernal carbon]

I am interested in participating in this domain. I'm from Nigeria.

[brazen fog]

I'm hoping to apply for a project in medical ml/variants

[keen aspen]

trying to contribute for the first time with my basic understanding of fullstack knowledge

can any one please guide me

[brazen fog]

can someone show a place to search for previous mentors? I'd like to see which companies have accepted projects for medical ml before and know more 'bout them before this year's list is announced.

[brazen fog]

these links might be a good place to start for now @keen aspen

[keen aspen]

ok thanks

[somber basalt]

🔥 **Be the next GSoC Contributor!**🔥
Are you 18+ and a student or new to open source development? This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills with expert mentorship, and earn a stipend upon successful completion!
📌 The GSoC Contributor application period runs from March 24 to April 8, 2025, with accepted participants announced on May 8.

❗Want to learn more? Join our upcoming info session to get all the details on applying for GSoC 2025!
📅 Date: Monday, February 10th
🕐 Time: 16:00 UTC
🔗 Join here: Google Meet

[woeful frost]

is there a way to get the list of previous mentors and their accepted project domains?

[zinc raptor]

I think you have to search it!

Cause it difficult to get

[cunning ice]

No you can npt request a list of mentors and their domains.

[muted sable]

what time 16:00 utc is in ist?

[nimble robin]

:/

[tawdry sedge]

hey there !
ill be turning 18 a few days after april 8th( gsoc registration deadline)
can i able to register still??
thanks in advance

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓
Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of the date they register for the GSoC program. This is a legal requirement. Please read the Program Rules for more information.

[woeful frost]

9.30 pm

[woeful frost]

oh ok :/

[woeful frost]

hey, will this session be avaiable on yt later on to reference if I need to?

I just realized I have classes at that time 😅

[muted sable]

aight man

Hey @somber basalt the events channel says the meet is at 21:30 utc , can you please clarify the time..

[woeful frost]

it's not 2130 utc, its showing the time in your local time zone

[rocky hare]

Hey I am new to this channel and can anyone please tell me which way I can show my contribution to the flutter project which I already clone from github in gsoc 2025

[opal river]

Hey!
Can anyone please tell me, in the "organisation profile" form, should we share the github repo of the parent company or the project/product we would like to submit for GSOC?

[wraith moon]

Please don't tag unnecessarily.

Kindly wait for an answer. Thank you

[rocky hare]

when we have participate as an contributor and can we register it earlier

[woeful frost]

contributor registration stars from match 24 iirc

*march

[cunning ice]

It should be the project you are applying for to be a mentoring org

[cunning ice]

no

[kindred condor]

@cunning ice I have a doubt that I had been contributing to an org from fast few months also they had released an idea list and in that Idealist there is the idea should I start discussing with them on that idea hoping the org will be selected this year

[cunning ice]

you can certainly do that but there is no guarantee the org will be accepted

[opal river]

ok thanks!

[near notch]

Hi there! I’m Joel from Cameroon in Africa, but I currently live in Senegal for my studies. I’m interested in applying for GSoC 2025, but I’m concerned that Google or the organizations might not select participants from non-English-speaking countries. Could you provide more information about this? Also, I would appreciate it if you could help correct and improve my English.

[vestal phoenix]

Hi Everyone 👋
Anyone will you please provide the link of today's google meet, for gsoc contributors
Thank you in advance.

[woeful frost]

@vestal phoenix

[vital heart]

@stepht_

[cunning ice]

Want to learn more? Join our upcoming info session to get all the details on applying for GSoC 2025!
📅 Date: Monday, February 10th
🕐 Time: 16:00 UTC
🔗 Join here: Google Meet

https://meet.google.com/bkt-iacj-qtj

[cunning ice]

We have mentors from 138 countries and participants from 123 so English is not the first language for most people. It is the language used for the program so you can use translation tools if necessary. Many people will have broken English in their communications and that is totally fine. We can not help you improce your English. That is probably something that would come naturally as you participate in the program.

[fossil bough]

🚀 GSoC 2025 Info Session – Live Now!
‼️ Happening right now (16:00 UTC, Feb 10)
🔗 Join HERE
Don’t miss out—learn how to apply for Google Summer of Code 2025! 💻🔥

[errant rapids]

I’m in the class and can’t join the meeting
Any way that there will be recordings of it ?

[woeful frost]

no

[fossil bough]

There won't be a recording, but we will share the deck after the Info Session.

[livid glacier]

@wraith moon
is it over ?

[vestal phoenix]

Yes

[still hazel]

yes

[livid glacier]

Unfortunately 😞

[hoary bear]

Hello, where could i access the deck for the info session?

[somber basalt]

Thank you for joining us today in our first Contributor Application tips session🚀
We had an amazing community and the Q&A window was very insightful, please find the Slide deck here to review all the information about the GSoC program and application process.🤓

[versed sierra]

Hi folks, I wonder how GSoC determines if a non-student contributor is eligible to participate in GSoC, say, how to check a non-student is an open source beginner 👀

[woeful frost]

your github profile, probably

[loud flume]

Most of the students are considered beginner by default.
I guess GSoC has folks/mentors/AI/bots who are also assigned to spot who's actually tryna sneak in for (non students).
They probably check your GitHub and other public profiles to see your open-source history since contributions show up in the repos you’ve worked on.✅

[keen aspen]

how to select an orgination for gsoc can any one help

[fossil bough]

Heads up! ⚡ There’s a fresh post in the #1176597263250899065 channel. Stay in the know! 😉

[blazing kettle]

Was a mentor last year, but I'm not finding the right link to apply as an org this year.

[zinc raptor]

@blazing kettle https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com

@blazing kettle I searched then I found this link

May be it will be helpful for you

[cunning ice]

the org application passed at 1800 UTC Feb 11th.

[warped spear]

Keep checking the past trends of the organizations visited.... Most probably they might repeat this year as well

Hey guys...!!! I'm Tarun from Hyderabad,India... I would like to interact with Apache Foundation Orgnization Mentors... How can I talk to them ??

[fleet matrix]

Can't wait

[hard briar]

You can redirect to the ASF slack channel, else you can dm me with your ASF project (for e.g. Apisix) name, and I can shoot you the invite link (just not sharing any external links here).

[vernal carbon]

Hi everyone, I'm OAK. I would like to interact with the python software foundation organisation mentors.
How can I talk to them?

[twin hemlock]

one way is to view old project list and connect with the mentors on LinkedIn //what ever platform they might be on

[gritty locust]

or just slide into their slack

when will registration be onn , on gsoc site

?

[somber basalt]

Please visit GSoC website in the section of "becoming a GSoC Contributor" to find all the information of the program and important dates also, please find the Slide deck here to review all the information about the GSoC program and application process.🤓

[calm sphinx]

Can I know where the google girl hackathon server is?
I clicked on register for tonight’s kickoff call but I am not sure whether my registration was taken or not

[nimble robin]

women tech makers maybe

[gritty locust]

..

[frank spire]

did you figure this out lol

[hidden grove]

Hey, I wanted to ask whether Google selects the project ideas listed by organizations, or does Google allocate the seats to the organizations, and then the organizations choose the projects they want to work on during the summer?

[worldly meadow]

The org admins choose the project proposals that they want to work on then Google allocate slots to the org. (It may be less than what the org wanted)

This article has more details about this:
https://google.github.io/gsocguides/mentor/selecting-students-and-mentors

This section explains similar topic in a more summarized way:
https://google.github.io/gsocguides/mentor/selecting-a-student#googles-selection-process

[stable osprey]

Hello everyone,
This question is regarding Outreachy, if anyone can help.
I did not recieve any notifications regarding the outreachy internship applications this year. Now they say that deadline is crossed. What should I do in such case ? The mailing archive also shows that no emails were sent this year as reminders

[hard briar]

Not the perfect text-channel to discuss this I guess, but curious, were you looking forward to applying as a mentor or mentee?

[stable osprey]

Yes, I won't be asking questions other than gsoc here.
I wasn't looking forward to apply, as I have already done GSoC. So we should promote newcomers. But some of the juniors around me were asking the same thing from me, so I thought maybe we could help. But Ig nothing can be done now. Don't know why they didn't send the mails this time

[hard briar]

I see ... Well, if the goal is to promote open-source among newcomers, you can redirect them to the GSoC program itself, if that works

[stable osprey]

Yes actually I did the same 🤝

[nocturne estuary]

Hi,
Can working professionals participate in GSoC?
I am confused between these two.
This mentions that anyone above 18 be it student or not can participate.
https://opensource.googleblog.com/2021/11/expanding-google-summer-of-code-in-2022.html

But on official FAQ page, it mentions that working professionals cannot take part.
https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq#i_am_a_professional_software_engineer_but_i_have_not_participated_in_open_source_communities_before_am_i_eligible

[cunning ice]

the first link is a blog post from 4 years ago- the program changes each year. Read the 2025 program rules and faq for what is happening this year.

[inland carbon]

It says on the website that this years participating organizations will be announced on the 27th of this month,
till then, is there anything I should be doing that can be useful or do I have to wait?

[cunning ice]

You should read through the contributor guide to understand the ins and outs of the program and also make sure you understand the Program Rules, etc.

[twin hemlock]

todays gsoc meeting was fun

[clever basalt]

can anyone help me through some of my GSoC queries?

[somber basalt]

Thank you for attending to our 2nd Contributor Applications tips talk!
In case you missed the talk you can find all the information in here: Contibutor Application tips Slide deck

[gleaming maple]

Hey I'm new here and planning to take part in this gsoc season to hone my skill and get good learning experience. Can someone guide me through it

[somber basalt]

Hi! 👋
Please review our official webapp here, there are a lot of resources to get you started and also, you can check out the GSoC Videos, and read the GSoC Blog to follow up the upcoming informational talks. ☺️

[gleaming maple]

Thanks @somber basalt I read all that but still have doubts. I would love to connect with people who previously contributed to get it clear.

[latent fjord]

Hi! I'm applying for GSoC this year for the first time and was wondering if there are any former GSoC contributors here. I'd love to hear about your experience and get some tips on how to increase my chances of getting selected!

[muted girder]

Hii Siya I'm also applying for GSoC for the first time, yeah definitely need some good tips

[compact imp]

The application now open or Close

[kindred condor]

If an org is coming to GSOC from the past 16 years continuously what are the chances of the org getting selected this year ?? @somber basalt

[twin hemlock]

Doesn't matter, I would suggest don't go for probability.. just pick the org and connect their respective mentor and ask them if respective org is coming to this year or not

[hollow zephyr]

🌟 Google Summer of Code 🌟

Exciting news has arrived ✨, Hello GDGoC Indonesia friends 👋. If you are a person who is thirsty for knowledge, this is the right time to join the biggest annual agenda Google Summer of Code (GSoC), where you will directly experience virtual together with experts in their fields to learn about open source development 🤩.

Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is an online mentorship program where over 21,000 contributors have learned about open source development while developing invaluable skills and earning money while learning. This is the 21st year of the program and with contributor applications opening in March, reaching out early will significantly increase your chances of being accepted into GSoC.

Join an exclusive event with Stephanie Taylor, Code Program Lead for Google Summer of Code! Get in-depth insights into the world of open source, top tips for contributing in GSoC, and get the tips for success to applying at Google Summer of Code (GSoC). Don't miss this golden opportunity to network with other open source experts and aspiring contributors for this community.

👩Speaker : Stephanie Taylor (GSoC Program Lead)
📆 Date : February 26th
🕕 Time : 06.00 PM (WIB)
💻 Place : Live streaming Youtube

Mark the date and time, we look forward to your valuable participation to enliven this event 😉✨

Register link : https://s.id/kickstartgsoc2025

[twin hemlock]

What is this

[vestal phoenix]

Will anyone provide link of this video streaming
Thank you in advance!

[hollow zephyr]

The streaming link will be sent automatically to your email after you register🙌

[vestal phoenix]

Iam registered yesterday but I didn't receive link

[zinc raptor]

Hello this streaming will conduct on 26 feb right?

[muted orbit]

yepp( make sure to match the time according to your time zone)

[serene atlas]

Will the stream be recorded?

[regal moat]

There was a talk scheduled for today, right?

[muted orbit]

Its mentioned yt so maybe it will be available but not sure

[hollow zephyr]

To join the event and watch the YouTube livestream, simply click the "Join" button on our website. The stream will go live at 6 PM (GMT+7, Jakarta time).

Since the streaming will be on YouTube, it will be recorded by default. You can watch the recorded video later in our channel's Live section. See you there!

[serene atlas]

Got it, thanks

[cerulean grove]

I still don't see the Join button

Can someone send the YouTube link? All I see is this

[twin hemlock]

Someone please share the youtube channel link or the video link

[river silo]

yes same issue here

still waiting, time has already end i guess

[hollow zephyr]

https://www.youtube.com/live/GWrtJZ46V88?feature=shared

[prime sparrow]

org list will be announced today right??

[somber basalt]

Mentoring Organizations announced February 27 - 18:00 UTC
Please review the GSoC Timeline and the 2025 program for more information 🤓

[prime sparrow]

Thanks ,I forgot to check the exact time mentioned. Thanks a lot for the clarification ! @somber basalt

[daring basin]

/saymagicword

[warm patio]

Hello @daring basin this command is not available, how can we help you?

[daring basin]

hi! i was part of gsoc 2024 and i would like to join the alumni channel

so i was trying to use the command and password i got in the email from may

is there a way you can confirm i was a contributor so i can be given the role

[warm patio]

Please wait for one of the channel managers to see your message and help you with your question

[somber basalt]

Hi! 🤓
Please send us an email to review your request [e-mail]

[daring basin]

thanks, email was sent!

[tight cedar]

Hi! Fatiha here. I'm unable to see the GSOC organization list on website. Kindly guide me.

[cunning ice]

It goes live in 30 seconds : )

[daring basin]

is it live now

i cant see it

[kind stag]

It is

[prime sparrow]

announced

[near notch]

That’s great

[river silo]

is it announced,

[grave remnant]

is red hen labs not there this time ?

[burnt yoke]

Why is it showing this in everypage?

How do i register as a contributor?

[nimble robin]

applications open March 24 iirc

[burnt yoke]

oh okay thank you, I saw the timeline. So the error here is unnecessary 😆

[idle ravine]

Hey just noticed that few of the old orgs like wikimedia, sktime etc are not there

[strange cave]

How do I find out how many spots are available for each organization?

[warm plinth]

its time to hunt 🔥 ...

[warm plinth]

Why is it showing this in everypage?

[nocturne mural]

Hello everyone, I am Ravi I am contributing for the first time as a contributor in GSoc, I want to learn how I should choose the best orgs to contribute which are well suited for me ?

[short thunder]

Hello, I think it is different for each organization. If you want, you might could ask to the organization which you're interested.

[short thunder]

Hello, Ravi. I think is very important to search by your skills, language and difficulty https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2025-ao/organizations You could search using that criteria, also important is to know your stack, which technologies you know, how was your previous experience and what will you need to reinforce or learn.

[somber basalt]

**Meet the Mentoring organizations of GSoC 2025!
Read our blog to know more about the 185 Orgs participating in GSoC and also find insightful tips to apply as Contributor, remember Contributor applications open March 24th - April 8th but right now is the perfect time to find an idea that excites you and start communications with your preferred Org.
☺️ 🚀

[agile vessel]

Hi! I'm applying for GSoC this year for the first time and i would like know about how I can sort the projects according to their time period ie; how long the project is (4 weeks or 8 weeks or 12 ) pls can someone help me to do so.

[solar apex]

I am applying for GSOC this year for the first time.Can we apply in more than one organisation?

[vernal carbon]

@somber basalt for an organisation with a project task should I work on the task first before reaching out to them?

[marsh sundial]

i am facing same issue,plz someone tell how to register there

[woeful frost]

the project idea should have an estimated time. I think medium projects are of 175 hours while large projects are 300/350 hours

[kindred condor]

I have been contributing to an organisation for past 8 months and contributed around 62 merged PRs' there also they made me member of the organisation can I take part in GSOC as I m still beginner and started contributing from August 2024
Also I m a student of Btech 2nd year from India @cunning ice @somber basalt

[quaint kiln]

hello,i am gopinath .for the first time here for gsoc anyone help me to proceed further like how to choose organisation,creating proposal and how to reach out organization

[somber basalt]

Please review the 2025 Orgs sort by technologies and then review their project ideas, it will show you project sizes.

[somber basalt]

Please review the Help page it contains the most important links to help you during the application period 🙂
You can submit 1-3 proposals

[somber basalt]

Contributor applications open on March 24th. At that point you will need to create a new account in our GSoC webapp (there will be a button which says “Register to become a contributor”) on the dashboard in the middle of the homepage (it will also appear in the menu on the left side navigation bar).

[somber basalt]

Please do not tag the admins to review individual situations.
If you reviewed our GSoC Webapp and still you can't find the answer you are welcome to send us a quick email: [e-mail]

[vestal phoenix]

Hi
there is a login button if register it shows a message
`Register account
There is no Google Summer of Code profile associated with this Google account:

Return to the homepage to register, if registration is open.`
Registration process is not opened or try again
Thank You in advance

[cunning ice]

yes registration is not open til March 24

[torpid mica]

Can we apply to the same org that we were accepted into and worked with in 2024?

[kind stag]

ofc

[teal jewel]

Hi @somber basalt !
I am Koushik.
Google DeepMind has participated in GSoC 2025 this year.
However, I cannot find links for community discussions or chat.
I tried my best, to search for.

Do you have any such workspace?
Or Slack, GitHub, or anything to communicate?

[near notch]

Hi,

What’s does in mean that answer ?
Could you Translate please for everybody ?

Thank’u

[kind stag]

of course

[mint swift]

Hello, I'm participating in gsoc for the first time, Can I get a small guide on best ways to interact with the organizations and with whom?

[ivory vigil]

me too i seleected project iam confused whom should i contact

[river silo]

Hello there, I am Shubham diploma Engineer in Electronics and telecommunication from KIIT University Bhubaneswar, wanted to contribute in GSOC orgs, Hope everyone are doing all good,
I have a good skills in Java, cpp and Python, desktop applications and UI/UX designing , with Front end web developement and backend using Java Sprintboot. Hope there are mentors who reading this
could u recommend me which orgs or project should I choose

[mint swift]

maybe start by actually looking at available orgs and their projects, its ur own job to

[mint swift]

ig look at the available options on each org page like some have their slack linked, and try talking there

[ivory vigil]

I got it ,, did you got ur mentor details

[vague marsh]

Hello everyone! Are there any info upcoming info sessions about the GSOC application process? I was also wondering how we can access previous info session recordings.

[dense palm]

Hi,
I have been trying to sign in to the Google Contributor License Agreement, but a server error occurs. Help me with any solutions available.
Thank you

[twin hemlock]

the registration is not started.

[ivory vigil]

I was asking about how to connect with mentors , i know registration not started
Thanks for your reply

I got connected with project mentor, so no worries

[twin hemlock]

you can see gsoc 2024 projects and their respective mentors.. or directly slide into their slacks

[kind frigate]

Hello @left tangle, can you guide me a bit about gsoc?

[cobalt wing]

Hi, can a medium project, if it does all the additional tasks requested, be upgraded to a higher-level 350h+ project?

and is it better to contact several different mentors if we're interested in several projects from several different organizations?

[left tangle]

Hi what kinds of help do you needs?

[woeful frost]

I don't know if its advisable to do several projects at once, but you won't get an answer from one mentor if you apply now

think of it as applying to jobs, you apply to many, get interviews with some, and finally join one

[mint swift]

hey, what do u mean by wont get an answer now

[woeful frost]

I've contacted a few orgs and only received a response from one

In my case, the mentors themselves aren't interacting with anyone and there's no way to contact them directly

even the organization contacted me, all of the communication between me and the mentors are happening through someone till they get a proposal and accept/deny it

one organization's email doesn't even work, they've linked a mailing list for which only ppl with that organization's email can sub to, and they've a glitter chatroom where it's just other candidates

[fiery geyser]

Assalamualaikum everyone!
I hope you all are doing well. So, basically I am eager to participate in GSoC and want to contribute effectively. My current expertise lies in C++ fundamentals and object-oriented programming (OOP). I would appreciate any guidance on organizations that work with these concepts.

If anyone can suggest relevant organizations or provide direction on how to find suitable projects, I would be grateful for the help.

Thank you!

[woeful frost]

there are filters in the org place, you can choose your relevant filters and also search on your speific skill if the filters do not suffice

[kind frigate]

I want to contact google deepmind mentors for gsoc. Can anyone guide me?

[woeful frost]

there's an email and twitter link on the organization page

you probably won't be able to ontact the mentors directly as of now, but there'll be a team to respond to you. the mentors will then get in touch with you if they like your proposal and accept it

[torpid mica]

Can we apply to the same org that we were accepted into and worked with in 2024?
@cunning ice

[cunning ice]

You will unlikely be directed to contact a particular mentor at this point. the orgs will have you use their general contact method as listed on their site on the GSOC page for their org. If there is a Contributor Guidance link listed be sure to follow those directions exactly for the org.

[cunning ice]

Technically yes, but it is not encouraged. We encourage orgs to bring new people into their communities and we would encourage you to look at another org to keep learning more about open source.

[cunning ice]

No you can not upgrade to a large project. Whatever size project the project idea is listed for by the org is what you must put on your proposal when submitting it. If they ask for a medium project size and you select large your proposal can not be accepted.

[cunning ice]

YOu don't need to do that. Follow the instructions from the orgs as to what they want you to do.

[dense palm]

Hey @cunning ice
I got the following message for my pull request.
Thanks for your pull request! It looks like this may be your first contribution to a Google open source project. Before we can look at your pull request, you'll need to sign a Contributor License Agreement (CLA).

Thanks for your time!

[dense palm]

Contributing to google-gemini

[cunning ice]

Ah I see. Well I don't have knowledge of the CLA so you'll have to ask the org

[cobalt wing]

I think I've understood something, we don't choose a sunna organization project, these are just ideas and we have to propose a project to the organization based on these ideas?

[cunning ice]

no the project idea is what you would work on. Your proposal is how you would tackle doing that idea.

[surreal coral]

Hi everyone,
I submitted my Google Form for the GSoC - Internet Archive with my proposal link but haven't received a response yet. Has anyone else who applied to the Internet Archive heard back from them?

[cobalt wing]

the project I want to do has no time limit and has several optional points, which is why I'm lost.

[cunning ice]

you need to talk to the org, I can't help you clarify their ideas.

[near notch]

Hi @cunning ice

Really thank you for the time you spend answering our questions, seriously the answers are clear, concise and precise.

Thanks

[coral spire]

how do people get selete in gsoc

what are the ?? requiremnts

[near notch]

Hi @coral spire it all depends on the organization. They have their specific conditions and we must scrupulously respect them to have a chance and above all be well informed

[coral spire]

do i need to have a prior experience to apply to them

[slender zinc]

No, prior experience working in open source/industry is not necessary but for some projects experience in certain technology is required. It depends on the project.
A strong coding ability/experience is required though.

[vestal phoenix]

Hello Everyone,
In the Timeline of the praposal, 90H project timeline is prepare 8 weeks or it also a 12 weeks.
Thnka You in advance.

[signal granite]

Hi everyone i am a bit confused it says the application to be a participant for google summer of code opens on March 24th but I saw a lot people already sending their proposal are we supposed send proposals to the organization we thinking of working with before that date and is there a limit to how many organization we can send a proposal too ?

[twin hemlock]

The list of orgs are out and their ideas/ project are out too you can start working on the proposal and send you proposal as per org respective deadline :)

[mint swift]

where are the org deadlines?

[twin hemlock]

you cant find it on their respective idea list page

[cunning ice]

And a quick reminder to anyone applying to a GSoC org- heavy use of LLMs for your conversations and your proposals will immediately put you at a disadvantage and you are very unlikely to be accepted by the org. The mentors are already frustrated by people trying to do this during the past week...

[hasty pine]

I was interested in contacting some people at google deepmind for questions - anyone know where to reach them? am i supposed to email [e-mail] (contact listed on gsoc)? the general discord has a lot of repos, but i dont see a way to contact mentors.

[mint swift]

how are people sending their proposals currently for the org's opinions since gsoc proposals are not open right now.

[twin hemlock]

there is a possibility that those people you are talking about are sharing their personal idea to the orgs? can you specify whom you talking about?

[mint swift]

im talking about if people send their proposals to the orgs for review prior to the actual gsoc submissions. Is it through the same social links listed on the org pages

[twin hemlock]

Yes, many people share draft proposals with orgs for feedback via the social links on the org pages, like mailing lists or chat platforms. @mint swift

[mint swift]

alri thanks!

[gritty locust]

himanxu helps everyone 🤣

[rugged jasper]

@twin hemlock should i first solve their issues on their github repos or should i directly start working on one of thier project ideas?

[twin hemlock]

awkwardness speaks..

[twin hemlock]

It’s best to start by solving their issues to get familiar with the codebase, then move on to project ideas.

[gritty locust]

my bad, haha

[signal granite]

this is my first time doing this can anyone share how they write the proposals for the org they want to work with. any tips or advices for a beginner

[somber basalt]

Please review the Contributor Guide there is an article called "Writing a Proposal" where you'll find great tips ☺️

[somber basalt]

🚀 Be the next GSoC Contributor!🚀
📌 The GSoC Contributor application period runs from March 24 to April 8, 2025, with accepted participants announced on May 8.

Learn more about GSoC and get all the tips to apply successfully in our last info talk.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 6th - 16:00 UTC
🔗 Join here: Google Meet
(Please note the content is the same in each talk so you only need to join once, if you joined one of our earlier talks over the past couple of weeks it’s the same content).

[signal granite]

Thank you i was a bit confused reading the chat and looking at the info on the website

[woeful frost]

can someone tell the approximate response time for geomscale applicants and whether they reply through mails asking for more info?

[slender zinc]

Hi fellow applicants,

Could anyone (past GSoC contributors or aspiring contributors) tell me how you go about understanding code base etc? I found a project I want to work on but without any industry or open source experience, I'm finding that I only know how to code/use git/github etc.... but absolutely no idea how things work in a project.... Any guidance/helpful tips?

I've reached out to orgs but it seems maybe they are expecting people who know how things work? Because I received very little guidance and I don't want to bother them on how to get started....

[woeful frost]

I've overcame this barrier by following the codebase from the public facing ui. When you see the html page, and it links to somewhere deeper in the base, then you check that out. I've found this method easier to navigate within the codebase when there aren't proper docs/outdated docs in place.

[true frigate]

hey may anyone explain me how can i register for gsoc 2025

[hazy crater]

Hello everyone

[hazy crater]

I want to contribute in GSOC but i am beginner can anyone help i don't know anything about open source

[somber basalt]

Contributor applications open on March 24th. At that point you will need to create a new account in our GSoC webapp (there will be a button which says “Register to become a contributor”) on the dashboard in the middle of the homepage (it will also appear in the menu on the left side navigation bar).

[gusty canopy]

Hey people, I am on my F1 status in US and am I allowed to participate in GSOC ? and do I need CPT for this ... ?? any help on hilghly appreciated.

[cedar glacier]

Hi @somber basalt, I attended today's info session and wanted to ask something. Unfortunately, the question was not taken so thought of asking it here. One of the organization has mentioned that a project is in the 350 hr category whereas classified as medium level difficulty. For this case, which stipend category is applicable?

[snow hinge]

Guys I messed up big time
I thought I need to start contribution in gaoc in March
But for gsoc I saw videos online they say to start contribution in November
Pls help me and guide me wht to do I don't know 😅 I really wanna learn through gsoc

[cunning ice]

YOu have to figure that out for yourself- asking your student advisor is the best option and you should do that now so in case you can't you'll know before you apply.

[slender zinc]

Thanks for that tip, will try some exploring

[snow hinge]

@cunning ice help

[cunning ice]

you do not have to start contributing in November. Many people start reaching out this week and that is still ok

[woeful frost]

Has anyone been able to contact GeomScale? They haven't replied through mails, and the last message in their mailing list is from 2024. Also, the glitter chatroom is pretty much dead and has no information from the organizers.

[true frigate]

why this is not clickable

[alpine fog]

becasue application are open from 24 march !!

??

[alpine fog]

any particular tech stack are you currently working on or have any knowledge

[true frigate]

i didn't look at that

thanks

[languid finch]

Hello 👋 I was in yesterday's meeting and unfortunately my question was not answered. So a small info dump, I am mostly familiar with hardware due to the branch of my University, I know C,C++,Verilog and some Python. The reason why I wanted to join is that this far I have programmed small project,simple stuff for University or for my own curiosity. Do you think summer of code will be able to help me develop as a programmer and learn how to make a far bigger, more complex project w,connecting multiple components (aka codes) ? (I really want to improve my "software" writing part of my skills thus deciding to contribute :))) )

Also do you think that our personal University studies/fun-projects or personal studies will help us get picked? Since we will be showcasing our work,skills,mindset and approach to problem solving ? :)

Thank you for your time 🙏

[somber basalt]

Hi,
Oh, that's because some of the questions I responded to in the chat ☺️
Please review the [Contributor Stipends for GSoC 2025](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/student-stipends#:~:text=There is a minimum (1500,(6600 USD) stipend amount.)

[somber basalt]

GSoC is a unique program where contributors can be mentored while gaining real-work experience, it helps improving your current skills and contribute with exciting communities.
We strongly encourage all the participants to communicate early with their preferred Organizations to find the best fit and also participate by fixing a bug, complete tests, etc that's the best way to show your skills and increase your chances of being accepted.

[nova silo]

Can I apply for It?

Ive also made many small projects and some big ones too but all of them I've done alone and are unknown to the world. I really hope that I actually make something helpful or like kinda big. I haven't joined any of your last meetings becouse today is my first day in Google development services or whatever. If you can get me to join it in the middle of the session so may I try?

[remote garnet]

Can anyone explain to me how I can participate in gsoc 2025?

[slender trail]

@somber basalt
Hello there! I'm a first-timer in GSoC, and I'm excited to begin contributing to open-source. But as a beginner, I'm not too sure about how to go about beginning and how I can prove my worth to the community. I would greatly appreciate any guidance or tips on how to begin and especially how to do it as a beginner like me.

As a reference, I have worked on MERN stack, Next.js, deep learning, and AI projects. My work is available on my Portfolio and LinkedIn. If you have any recommendations on the best way to contribute, or where the most easily accessible issues are to fix for a beginner like me, I would appreciate your assistance.

So happy to begin! Thank you ahead of time for your feedback.

[cedar glacier]

Thank you for answering.

[lavish eagle]

Hello everyone! What are the requirement GSoC?

Two years ago, I applied for GSoC but got rejected. I am back this time to give a shot. If I may ask, what are the recommendation for getting accepted for GSoC?

Is there any hint or tactic that one can follow to maximise his opportunity.

[zealous herald]

Hello everyone and @somber basalt ,

I'm Aastha Bhat, a second-year student and a first-time GSoC applicant. While I have experience contributing to open-source projects, GSoC is new to me, and I would love any guidance on maximizing my chances of selection.

My technical background includes full-stack development (Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript | Back-end: MySQL | Server: Flask, Django). I'm also passionate about interdisciplinary fields like Biology, AI, and other emerging technologies. I enjoy learning new tools and would love to work on projects that blend multiple domains.

If you have any advice or project recommendations, I'd really appreciate it. Looking forward to learning and contributing!

Thank you for your time

[kind frigate]

dm

[frosty vale]

Hello everyone and @Lucille Ortiz (Google DevRel),

I'm Afthal , a second year IT undergraduate excited to apply for GSoC for the first time! While I have experience in open-source contributions, this is my first time navigating GSoC, so I’d love any guidance on making a strong application.

My expertise lies in full-stack development, working with:

Front-end: React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Back-end: Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB
I'm always eager to explore new technologies and contribute to impactful projects. If you have any recommendations for projects that align with my skill set or general advice on the process, I’d really appreciate it!

Looking forward to learning and collaborating with the community. Thanks in advance!

[fallen grotto]

Assalam o alaikum, everyone
I'm Tayyaba from Pakistan, recently in 3rd year of Bachelor's in Software Engineering and a first-time GSoC applicant. GSoC is new to me, and i want to get as much resources and guidance as needed to be eligible for this program.

My technical background includes front-end development ( HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React-js, tailwindcss, Firebase ). I'm also passionate about learning ML, and other emerging technologies in web field.

It would be nice to if anyone of you can help me or assist me in this regards.

Thank you.

[dim hemlock]

Hello everyone and @Lucille Ortiz (Google DevRel),
I'm Khushi Narang from India, currently in 2nd year studying Bachelor's in Computer Science Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This is my first time applying to GSoc or doing any open-source contributions.

My technical background includes Java, Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, MySQL, Power Bi and some basic web development (HTML,CSS,JavaScript) .

I would appreciate any guidance on choosing projects, submitting a strong proposal, and engaging with open-source communities.

[dry galleon]

Hi team

I'm a previous year GSoC contributor and was supposed to be a mentor this year and accepted the invite from the org about a month ago. However, I wish to deregister as a mentor and participate as a contributor again. Is it possible to do so?

[somber basalt]

Please do not tag the admins to review individual situations.
If you reviewed our GSoC Webapp and still you can't find the answer you are welcome to send us a quick email: [e-mail]

[somber basalt]

You need to withdraw from the mentor role, if you are mentor you won't be able to participate as contributor.

[analog oyster]

Привет 😋

[wraith moon]

Hello 👋 Welcome aboard. Please try to use English. So that everyone would be able to understand you 🙂

[analog oyster]

“Okay! But my English isn’t very good 😅”
Let me know if you want to adjust the tone or wording! 😊

[wraith moon]

It's Okay 😊 As long as they understand you

[analog oyster]

I'm the only one here! And I want to learn)) There's just one problem.))

[muted sable]

do we need to register or something before reaching out to organizations about their project idea???

[analog oyster]

I won't be a bother to you! I just want to be useful! But I myself am a beginner!)

[muted sable]

or should i just directly reach out to them??

[zinc raptor]

Yess registration process is not started yet

[grizzled verge]

Guys I need a help I'm an Indian first year btech student with a small amount of coding expertise do you guys think I'll be able to take part in any gsoc project?

[ornate roost]

Hello everyone
Please is anyone else facing an issue to create his/her GSoC dashboard?

[neat hazel]

Hey everyone,

So I am confused about the process right now. The GSOC website shows that I am not registered yet and what do I need to do for the proposal?

[nimble idol]

I am working as a Front end developer having 2+ years of exp, can I apply or contribute to GSoC?

[somber basalt]

Thanks for your interest in Google Summer of Code!

Contributor applications open March 24, 2025 at 18:00 UTC.
In the meantime, please check out g.co/gsoc and the program timeline for more information on the GSoC program and review the 185 mentoring organizations for 2025. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open).

[copper solar]

How do I register? I am signed in but I can't find where to register anywhere, can someone help me please?

[somber basalt]

Contributor applications open March 24, 2025 at 18:00 UTC.
At that point you will need to create a new account in our GSoC webapp (there will be a button which says “Register to become a contributor”) on the dashboard in the middle of the homepage (it will also appear in the menu on the left side navigation bar).

[neat hazel]

@somber basalt

So we will be able to register after 24th March and need to start reaching out to the organization from now on right?

[raw umbra]

Is GSoC paid work or volunteer? Can't find any info on website

[lime urchin]

I don't think you can apply for contributor if you're not student, check the rule 7.1.b from https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/rules: Ineligible Individuals. A GSoC Contributor may not participate in the Program if: They are an employee (including intern), contractor, officer, or director of: an Organization or any of its affiliates.

[lime urchin]

it's paid. Check this https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/rules

[raw umbra]

How much?
Browsed the page but could find

[lime urchin]

How are the stipend amounts determined?
We are using a Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) based calculation to determine the stipend.

For medium sized projects: We start with a base amount of 3000 USD and then adjust it based on each country's PPP value. There is a minimum (1500 USD) and maximum (3300 USD) stipend amount.

For large sized projects: We start with a base amount of 6000 USD and then adjust it based on each country's PPP value. There is a minimum (3000 USD) and maximum (6600 USD) stipend amount.

For small sized projects: Google starts with a base amount of 1500 USD and then adjust it based on each country's PPP value. There is a minimum (750 USD) and maximum (1650 USD) stipend amount.

From https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/student-stipends#:~:text=There is a minimum (1500,on%20each%20country's%20PPP%20value.

[lime urchin]

Of course you can, but try avoiding the well-known projects like OpenCV, PostgreSQL, Deepmind and etc. The competition is ridiculously insane. I applied few well-known projects last year and got all failed. Even though I have merged 3 PRs before the application open and I think my proposals were good and detailed.

[raw umbra]

Thanks

[graceful sigil]

Yep competition for DeepMind is really crazy. To my knowledge it's hyped to the point a popular Indian YouTuber made entire 1-hour long videos just showing people how to target DeepMind and these videos have 30K+ views last I checked. I do feel for the maintainers of their public repos having so many people interested 😅

[neat hazel]

What's the error?

[elfin jetty]

Hello @somber basalt Hi,

I hope you're doing well! My name is Sakshi Jadhav, and I am interested in contributing to GSoC 2025 under google deepmind. I am particularly excited about the project idea "Evaluate Gemini 2.0 on an Open-Source Benchmark."

Since Gemini 2.0 is not open-source, I understand that direct evaluation might not be possible. However, I have access to Google’s evaluation results on MMLU, which can provide valuable insights. My approach would involve:

Analyzing existing Gemini 2.0 results on MMLU to understand its performance.

Proposing a multimodal benchmarking framework for evaluating Gemini 2.0 theoretically.

I would love to hear your thoughts on whether this approach aligns with the project’s goals. Additionally, I’d appreciate any guidance on refining my proposal and ensuring it brings value to the open-source community.

[pure rock]

Hi all, I was wondering if I am eligible to apply or be accepted on 2025 google summer of code while having an on-campus job in the US. Would really appreciate if anybody knows about this!

[somber basalt]

that's correct 🙂

[somber basalt]

Please do not tag the admins to review individual situations.
If you reviewed our GSoC Webapp and still you can't find the answer you are welcome to send us a quick email: [e-mail]

[somber basalt]

It is not encouraged for people to apply and take part in both GSoC and a full time job at the same time. When people try to do this they generally end up not doing well with either and drop one of their programs during the summer because it is way too much of a time commitment to do both at the same time.
Most of the people who fail GSoC are people who have other significant time commitments also, you have to review if your current employer allows you to participate and receive the stipend, generally there are a lot of restrictions in the contracts.

[strange cave]

What documents may Google request of applicants as proof of eligibility?

[pure rock]

I am currently working as a student employee on campus, which is a part-time job and it would end at the end of the spring semester (May 13). I guess I am still eligible then because it is not a full time job and I won't be working for this job after the semester, which is before the actual start of coding (June 2)?

[somber basalt]

If you are selected as GSoC Contributor and wants to receive the stipend you'll need to share some documentation in the Payoneer webapp to create your acct and receive the stipend, please review Contributor Payment Information

[strange cave]

So it won't be necessary to submit a proof of enrollment like it says in here: https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/proof-of-enrollment ? (I noticed it says 2021 but I'd like to confirm if this is still needed)

[livid glacier]

Hi everyone 👋. I hope you are doing well. I need to ask a question urgently.
Most organisations provide a number of project ideas which is maybe twice or one and and half the average number of accepted ones over past years involving in GSOC. If a pick a project idea for a specific org, how could I guarantee it will be funded?

Is it the case that as long as it is listed there, it will be funded

Or I should communicate with mentors. Do they have priority regarding projects. On which criteria this stuff is decided, GSoC or organisation mentors?

[pure rock]

Quick question here, I'm currently a freshman and if I am planning to take a leave of absence after this spring semester, does that mean that I am ineligible for applying and participating GSoC program?

[next seal]

https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-on-campus-maasai-mara-university-narok-kenya-presents-google-summer-of-code-workshop-ssa/

Can someone help in how one can join this session since the Google form is no longer accepting responses.

[elfin jetty]

Hi everyone,

I am Sakshi Jadhav, a GSoC 2025 aspirant, and I am interested in contributing to the "Evaluating Gemini 2.0 on Open-Source Benchmarks" project under Google DeepMind.

Is anyone else working on or considering this project? I would love to connect, discuss ideas, and collaborate on proposal drafting.

[short thunder]

Hello every one. How're you doing contacting with the orgs?

[graceful sigil]

Does anyone know what we should put on the proposals if we have a preferred name?

[worldly meadow]

Are you aware that only one can be accepted on the same project idea?

If two applicants are interested in the same project idea then they are competing each other and there is a conflict of interest.

[worldly meadow]

Hi 👋
Orgs are different in the communication channels they use and how they prefer to be contacted.

Read the gsoc contributor guide if you didn't, it contains useful info in this regard.
Also try to find/read/follow the org guidelines in this regard if they exist.

[worldly meadow]

What do you mean by "preferred name"?

[worldly meadow]

You don't need to be a student to apply to gsoc.

Read the GSoC rules for more details about eligiblity.

[elfin jetty]

@worldly meadow yeah I know but This is my first time applying for GSoC, so my primary focus is on learning and understanding the process. My approach will be to gain experience while contributing effectively to the project.

[worldly meadow]

Why don't you benefit from the org mentors instead?

They can help you on what you mentioned

[elfin jetty]

That’s exactly my plan! I want to learn from the org mentors, understand the project better, and improve my approach.

[worldly meadow]

Ah, alright.
I thought you search for other gsoc contributors who are interested in the same project idea you mentioned.

[elfin jetty]

I understand! I'm not specifically looking for other contributors on the same project. I just need guidance on making my proposal and have some doubts that I’d like to clarify.

[worldly meadow]

Are this doubts relevant to the project idea?
You should then discuss it with the gsoc mentor who is responsible for it.

[elfin jetty]

Yeah I mail them but haven't received any reply

[worldly meadow]

How long did you wait?

[elfin jetty]

2days

[graceful sigil]

A name that you'd like to go by, that might not be your real name. For example if your name is Katherina but you'd like to be called casually as Cathy instead. And so on. I guess it's more popular if you have a non-Western name but live in a Western country

[worldly meadow]

If after another day you didn't get a response, then try to review your question and make sure that it is a good question(search about how to write good questions if you didn't before). If you are sure that your question is good then send a reminder.

If you didn't get response then consider reporting that to the org admin or other org mentors.

At this stage, you should consider the possibility that you won't be able to apply to this project idea and it may be better to search for another project idea.

[elfin jetty]

Ohk thank you 👍

[worldly meadow]

There is no rules that you should put your official name on the proposal.

If the org doesn't explicitly require you to write your official name, then I think it is alright to just write your preferred one.

In the application, there is something called "Display Name" which will be visible to the public and you doesn't need to type your official name on it.

[graceful sigil]

Sweet thanks 👍

[potent glen]

Is it okay if we could go for 2 projects of same organisation or we have to just select 1 project for proposal ?!

[muted sable]

Hey we can send upto 3 proposals right??

[rugged jasper]

yes

[potent glen]

In same org or 3 proposal of diff org

[slender zinc]

It is okay. You can send in only max upto 3 proposals. The proposals can be for projects from same or different orgs.

[quaint kiln]

when the proposal submission starts?

[rugged jasper]

March 24 - 18:00 UTC

[twin hemlock]

I don't think we can send more than 1 proposal to same org

[worldly meadow]

Nope, you can

This is mention here: https://google.github.io/gsocguides/student/writing-a-proposal#general-notes

[twin hemlock]

Oh ok

[strange cave]

I’ve seen some proposals have the first page as a cover with some logos and fancy formatting. Is that really necessary? My target org does not provide a template or any guidelines.

[worldly meadow]

Nope, there is no general rule that requires such thing.

[potent glen]

Thnx for clarifying

[tame cypress]

Does anyone have any tips for me to get selected for GSoC in the coming month? I am a first year in college.

[worldly meadow]

Do you mean Girl Script Summer of Code?

This is irrelevant to this channel/server.

[tame cypress]

Sorry man, there was a typo. Its google summer of code.

[wraith moon]

Hi @loud shuttle welcome aboard. Make sure to read our server #rules before getting started. ☕ I will delete this as this is not allowed inside the server. Avoid unsolicited tagging of users as well as much possible.

[loud shuttle]

Hello everyone,

I am Jisnoo, a second year Computer Science student. I am really interested to contribute to the project: Gemma <> Hugging Face Spaces Demo, as I apply for GSoC'25.

I have previous experience on building user friendly gradio applications for open source models in the Hugging Face Hub.

I would like to know if I can contribute to existing codebase or improve any existing gradio templates for the Gemma model.

Thank you

[jolly glade]

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Thejas Mandya Shashidhara. I am pursuing a Master’s in Computer Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. I expect to graduate in May 2026.A passionate Software Developer specializing in web and mobile applications, with expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), Next.js, TypeScript, and cloud technologies like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. I am looking forward to contribute to open source projects, any suggestions and any leads regarding open source repos will be really helpful

[somber basalt]

Google Summer of Code 2025 is open to participants that are over 18 years old and beginners to open source software development. (Students and beginners in open source)

[somber basalt]

Yes, you should reach out the mentors to discuss the project ideas, that will increase your chances of getting accepted and the opportunity to submit a great proposal.

[somber basalt]

Each mentoring organization will use certain languages. You can look at the 195 open source organizations to see the languages they use. You can even filter by the languages that you are familiar with to help narrow down your org selections.

[jolly glade]

Thank you, will take a look at it

[safe shale]

hi i am a student in first year recently known about gsoc can anyone tell me is there any chance of me participting in gsoc i know javascript and python what can i do please guide me

[lost condor]

Now there only 185 organizations

[cloud mantle]

Hello All , wanted to get connected with communities to discuss on various projects around . But really i am a beginner in GSOC and really doing and going around alone has really been a difficult task for me . if anyone can guide me as to how to just get started with communities . Well as for my skills and area of interest are Web , Ai /Ml .

[cunning ice]

You need to decide which project fits your skills and interests. No one else can help you decide that. GSoC is an individual project so starting by finding the project that is a good fit for you is an importan first step. Remember you can use the filters on the GSoC webapp to filter the categories to include web and/or AI/ML to lower the number of orgs from 185 to something more manageable.

[hollow forge]

Hello everyone. I'm Elizabeth and a recent graduate and I'm into web development

[neat hazel]

Is it compulsory to connect with mentors now?

[snow skiff]

Hiii, I am Deepmoy. Looking foward to learn a lot from you guys.

Is there a separate channel or discord server for GSOC Deepmind ??

[cunning ice]

The contact info for the any GSOC org is listed on their page on the GSOC site.

[somber basalt]

Proof of Enrollment Instructions  |  Goo...

[snow skiff]

The contact info for the any GSOC org is

[eternal spoke]

Hey guys, I'm an Spanish student of the double bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science currently in Sydney, passionate of programming and AI. I've just seen this morning the Google Summer of Code and I'm very interested on it, although I'm a little bit lost. I've just read about the conditions and the legal terms, a bit about the timeline too. Someone has already done a proposal for some project and has received answer? Or someone is already talking with some organizations? Let me know too if this is not the place to ask this questions, I'm new on this platform 😉 Thankssss

[cunning ice]

Many people are already talking to the organizations - their project ideas are available from their pages on the GSoC website. It is a good time to reach out to the organizations now to ask questions about the projects to helo you decide whihc project ideas you would like to write a proposal on

[polar pelican]

Hello everyone My name is Anurag, Doing my B. Tech+ MBA from IIITM Gwalior.
I'm highly interested to be contributing in the Google Summer of Code and really looking to contribute in the deepmind projects and specially in the project 3. Enhance Gemini API Integrations in OSS Agents Tools and 5. Enhance Gemini Support in Open-Source Extensions (Continue.dev/Aider-like)
now I didn't find out any github repo around them and not getting mods of these. so please help me out how can I contribute in them as I want to understand their codebases.
How can I communicate with organization and express my interest

[cunning ice]

Look at the Deepmind ideas list on the GSOC site for their instructions

[polar pelican]

Yess, I explored all the ideas and choosed among them, read the instructions now I had some queries around them and want to do my thinking check as I'm thinking is it correct or not.

[cunning ice]

we can' t help you with that

[polar pelican]

okays, got it.

[worldly meadow]

As a GSoC 2025 contributor candidate, which project size do you prefer?

1. Small
2. Medium
3. Large
4. Project size doesn't matter for me

[jade tide]

Hello Everyone I am Teslim Iyaniwura , CTO of WhitePen .io , I am Proficient in Python , Java , C++ , A I & Machine Learning , it's my 1st Time as a contributor , how do I get Started ?

[worldly meadow]

Hi Teslim 👋
Checkout this article: https://opensource.googleblog.com/2025/02/meet-mentoring-organizations-of-gsoc.html

[jade tide]

Thank you , are you one of our Mentors in this Program ?

[worldly meadow]

Nope, I am a contributor candidate.

[jade tide]

Have you participated in GSOC before ?

[worldly meadow]

Yes, GSoC 2023 at Apertium.

[jade tide]

That's awesome !

Can we both work with Open CV ?

You can be like my Co - Pilot with ur experience !

Are you also a Developer expert ?

[worldly meadow]

I am not interested in participating at this org.

[worldly meadow]

Nope, I am a third-year Computer Science student.

[worldly meadow]

You should discuss technical details with the org mentors.

You reminded me of something.

Are you interested in developing a Continuous Integration pipeline that is used by thousands of projects while collaborating with professional developers from all over the world to solve complex challenges?

Check out this GSoC project idea: https://wiki.debian.org/SummerOfCode2025/ApprovedProjects/SalsaCI

For some reason this project didn't get much attention from gsoc contributor candidates.

[jade tide]

I am willing to work with this organization , r you also contributing t there Project ?

[worldly meadow]

Which org?

[jade tide]

I Think I am ok with the Salsa Debian Project !

I have reviewed there Project

[worldly meadow]

I am an active contributor in it yes.

I was an intern there at the previous year so I am not interested to apply to it this year.

[jade tide]

Ok

[strange osprey]

where can I find the org mentors for the Google Deepmind project?

[winter stag]

Hello, i would like to ask if the website of GSoC is open for registration of contributors or we should wait until March 24. I logged in, but i do not find a link for registration.

[nimble robin]

they will open at or after 24th march

[somber basalt]

**Contributor applications open March 24, 2025 at 18:00 UTC.**🚀
At that point you will need to create a new account in our GSoC webapp (there will be a button which says “Register to become a contributor”) on the dashboard in the middle of the homepage (it will also appear in the menu on the left side navigation bar).

[winter stag]

Thank you very much!!!

[tawdry anvil]

I also came by here to see if I could find an answer to this same question

glad I'm not alone

[strange osprey]

Can anyone answer this? Thanks

[terse osprey]

Hey Everyone,
I'm Agrim from India.
I'm currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Comp Sci at IIT Delhi.
I'm quite proficient in python/JS-TS and have done personal projects in web-dev and some in app development.
It's my first time as a contributor and I'm quite keen to learn new stuff.
I think I'd love to work on a large project.
I would really appreciate some guidance as to getting started and how the whole thing works.
Thanks

[terse osprey]

+1

[mighty falcon]

This is going to be online or offline?

[gritty locust]

how we have to send our proposal to organization?

like is there any option in gsoc website when the registration time starts?

or we have to mail it to respective mentor?

[gritty locust]

For each project in the idea list there are assigned mentors
https://gist.github.com/dynamicwebpaige/92f7739ad69d2863ac7e2032fe52fbad

[amber ore]

Folks who are applying to the big G's DeepMind.

Dr. Dongge Liu is the only mentor you can reach out to if you want to contribute to OSS Fuzz n stuff.

For the other ideas, you'll just have to put your proposal in, then it's russian roulette. You don't have to and according to Paige's new instructions - you shouldn't reach out to them about your proposals.

Quite contrary to standard GSoC stuff but that's what they say.

[worldly meadow]

This looks bad, I wouldn't suggest that you apply with such mentors who tell you to just submit your proposal without any kind of communication/collaboration with them.

Proposal isn't enough to assess the candidate, Those mentors may realize that later and decide not to participate this year which will cause their candidates to being rejected from GSoC.

[amber ore]

Yes I completely agree, hey y'all DO NOT apply to DeepMind.
(So that I can increase my chances 😈🤣 )

Nah jokes aside, it's well certainly interesting, but yeah looking at the projects that DeepMind has it's more like mercy projects for newbies

Because let's be fr, an average DeepMind engineer could do all those projects in a weekend blindfolded and if they used a Logitech G29 steering wheel instead of a keyboard with one of their hands taped to the wheel.

[worldly meadow]

FWIW: I have recently heard a friend of mine who got accepted on GSoC before that he didn't make any contact with his mentor but ended up being accepted.

He was communicating/collaborating with the other organization members. The first response from his mentor was after he has been accepted.

[cunning ice]

IF you want to significantly increase your chances in being accepted to the GSOC orgs you do need to reach out to the orgs (and hopefully have already been doing that). Each org will have their own requirements on what they want you to do but 95% will want you to reach out )though if you start reaching out next week they will likely be very busy with all the inquiries coming in so they won't have much time to respond).

[worthy parcel]

How to reach out to the org?

Please explain

[severe saffron]

Hi, I tried to contact an org for queries but their slack channel link is invalid and its not working. I emailed them but no response
This is regarding UC - OSPO
https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2025/organizations/uc-ospo

if someone has the slack invite link please send

[severe saffron]

+1

[hard briar]

Please re-read the instructions carefully (provided in the respective gist file). I'm pretty sure you'll get your answer. Rest if there are any other queries related to the application process in general, feel free to drop them here.

Yes, that's valid for many, but not for all 🙂

I'd recommend sticking to their official guidelines. But as I said, in case you have any queries related to your proposal/statement, or rather any other doubts, feel free to discuss them here.

To your first question, the answer is no.

And to the latter, I was referring to general inquiries. Whether or not you disclose your proposal publicly is completely your sole decision.

[gritty locust]

@cunning ice where do we have to send them the proposal when the application period start will it be on gsoc website?

[warm patio]

Hello 👋🏻 please don't tag the admins, post your question, and when someone who knows about it sees your question they will help you

[signal lily]

go to the orgs page , there u can find the link to form where u can submit your proposal

[daring basin]

Hey everyone! 👋
I'm Ahsan Umar from Pakistan, a BSAI student. I'm really interested in collaborating with the open-source DeepMind project, specifically the Gemma model project. I would appreciate any guidance on how to get involved, collaborate effectively, and submit a proposal.

If anyone has experience with this or knows the steps to get started, please guide me! 🙌
Thanks in advance! 😊

[quasi fjord]

Hey everyone, I have 2 questions.

1. As applications will open today for Gsoc contributor, will the orgs start reviewing the proposals which are being submitted or will do after 8th of April. And is there any advantage of submitting the proposal early.
2. What if we apply to 2 orgs and both of them selects our proposal?

[umbral swallow]

Good morning everyone.
I am new to opensource and needed to know how to reach out a mentor for the same. If I want to contribute to an organisation, how exactly will I reach out to a member of that org (make that member as my mentor).

Potential GSoC contributors discuss project ideas with accepted mentor organizations.
So how can we discuss the project ideas, whom to reach out... and how to reach out

[queen pasture]

can anyone help me apply for Gsco
I can't find any form of application that I can apply through
it should be accepting applications starting from today

[tawdry anvil]

BUMP FOR PEOPLE

2 pm EST

[night crow]

Good morning everyone.
I am new to opensource and needed to know how to reach out a mentor for the same. If I want to contribute to an organisation, how exactly will I reach out to a member of that org (make that member as my mentor).
Potential GSoC contributors discuss project ideas with accepted mentor organizations.
So how can we discuss the project ideas, whom to reach out... and how to reach out

[marsh remnant]

Couple questions: Do GDEs get preferential treatment for GSoC?

And could the stipend for large projects be (somehow) increased? I'd love to contribute OSS but the "large" project is effectively a full-time 8-hour a day for 12 weeks job

I'm also interested in applying for the DeepMind and JAX/Keras track. Who can I contact?

[somber basalt]

Hi 🚀
No one has preferential treatment to participate in GSoC.
Reach out to Orgs by visiting their page and using their preferred contact methods. You can find the 185 mentoring organizations for 2025 here. We strongly encourage you to find 2-4 orgs that interest you and reach out to them now to discuss the project ideas (before contributor applications open).

[velvet arrow]

The button which says Applications for GSOC contributions open March24 to April 8 th is disabled for me. Kindly assist on how I can register

Also I'm new to open source contribution any help regarding which way to go about?

[storm wyvern]

Hello! I’m looking to get involved and resister in this program and as I’m browsing the gsoc website, I see that I’m not able to find the application/proposal on the website. Can someone guide me?

[mighty falcon]

Same here

[somber basalt]

Please read carefully the instructions of our GSoC webapp.

Contributor applications open on March 24th 1800 UTC.

At that point you will need to create a new account in our GSoC webapp (there will be a button which says “Register to become a contributor”) on the dashboard in the middle of the homepage (it will also appear in the menu on the left side navigation bar).

[quasi fjord]

Can some one please answer to these questions?

[somber basalt]

If you apply early you'll increase your chances of getting a feedback and resubmit your proposal in time.
If in the rare case 2 orgs accept your proposal (usually only happens to about 10-15 people a year). Contributors will have the opportunity to rank their preferred proposals (this is not seen by mentors, only the Google Administrators). If you are selected by 2 orgs, Google can see your preferred choice and if it’s not the org that ranked you the highest, then Google can reach out and let that org know you preferred the other org. The org can then decide if they want to keep you on their project or let the other org accept your proposal and they can accept a different contributor.

[storm wyvern]

I apologize but the button your referring too is disabled for me as well. Is there a workaround?

[marsh remnant]

Thank you, I've already filled out the forms for the organizations I'm interested in - but is there no other way of contacting the mentors?

I have Jax/Keras org in mind and they simply have a form - no other contact details for general queries.

As for DeepMind, there's a note there:

If you don't see a project on the list that you feel should be included, feel free to propose a new idea.

Is there someone we can contact to confirm project ideas?

[somber basalt]

Please follow their instructions in the JAX and Keras page and review their "Contributor Guidance" link in order to comply with their application process. ☺️

[marsh remnant]

I would imagine many contributors would wish to work on something adjacent to these project ideas rather than the listed ideas themselves.

[quasi fjord]

It will open in 55 minutes

[marsh remnant]

Ah yes thats the form I was referring to that I already filled out

just wondering if there was a way to directly contact them

[somber basalt]

You need to share your proposal and once the Org reviewed your idea they will provide feedback.
Please be patient, the Org members are receiving a huge amount of messages during this period and they will take a while to come back with an answer.

[quasi fjord]

Also can I submit 1 proposal after 1 day and 2 proposal after 5 days? or both should be submitted at same time.

[cunning ice]

You can submit 1 -3 proposals anytime between March 24 1800UTC and April 8 1800 UTC. Doesn't matter when during that time frame you submit them. We strongly encourage you to not wait until the final 48 hours to submit.

[zealous scroll]

Hey everyone! i'm Gabriel, a developer passionate about web dev, cybersecurity, and open-source. Currently exploring cloud computing, AI/ML, and mobile dev. Excited to learn and collaborate.

[tough girder]

Can anyone help me connect with Deepmind/Gemma mentor,I have a proposal ready but need some feedback. I am having a hard time finding my mentor.

[severe saffron]

I think the mentors for that are alloted by Google

so u wont be able to contact now ig

[cunning ice]

Each mentoring org has their own processes. The Ideas list for DeepMind explains what they want applicants to do. They are not responding to the many hundreds of people that have contacted them already (there are too many people for them to reply)

[marsh remnant]

I'm surprised they're taking project proposal in consideration right now

I'd have imagined they'd filter out best candidates first before assigning mentors towards whatever project the contributors wish to do

Also uh, https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/register/contributor shows access denied (403)

[queen pasture]

how to send my proposal ?

to which email

[mighty falcon]

https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/register/contributor this is the link where I am getting an option to send my proposals

[signal granite]

I have a question we can send out 3 total proposals right and is it possible to send two proposals to one organization if you end up liking more than one idea from there idea list?

or do we just send one proposal with both the ideas they liked from the idea list to the organisation?

[lime bobcat]

You can check the GSoC website. Register as a contributor then select the organisation you wish to contribute to and submit your proposal.

[queen pasture]

Can you send me the register link cause I can't find it

[wraith moon]

Please @dull otter do not tag moderators. You can ask your question here and wait for and answer.

[dull otter]

I am getting access denied while registering for gsoc.

[cunning ice]

You will need to create a new account to register for GSoC 2025. There is a “Register to become a contributor” button about halfway down the g.co/gsoc home page that you need to click on and start the registration process.

Be sure you are not logged in with your Google account in the upper right corner.
Then you will need to create a new account to register for GSoC 2025. There is a “Register to become a contributor” button about halfway down the g.co/gsoc home page that you need to click on and start the registration process. It will then ask you for your preferred Google account at that point.

[dull otter]

I am using my google account. and have registered in earlier gsoc too.

[cunning ice]

log out and log back in following the instructions above.

[violet iris]

didn't worked out in my case, i wonder if it has been opened or not. However, time shows 24-March 1800UTC

[shrewd cipher]

Hello everyone! My name is Yelsin S., I'm a software engineer with a focus on devops and cloud infra. Currently finishing my A.S. in CompSci. I just learned about the GSoC program and am very interested! Happy and surprised yall made a discord for us to join haha. I explored the Orgs and some projects I'm interested in: KDE, GCC, Jenkins. Even reached out to some communities 🙂

I just finished reading all of 'Contributor Guide'. It mentions not waiting till applications open. As I just found out about this, is it safe to assume I should stick this one out and wait for next year?

[marsh stratus]

last year I barged in at around this time, got serious and submitted a proposal, and got accepted and succeeded in GSoC!

however I do not deny that you need to get up to speed now and not stop

I submitted a PR

started posting in forums and asking direct, precise technical questions

depends on the org

they are not equally competitive

[cyan lynx]

Hello, sorry to disturb you all... I'm a beginner who wants to make baby steps into Open Source contribution. I had a look at the GSoC, basically, from what I've understood, we need to submit proposals to organizations for them to have a look, like we need to submit new features proposals, something like that, we can't contribute to existing technogies, like try to solve bugs? The issue with submitting new ideas is as a beginner, I really have little knowledge of all the technologies :c

[marsh stratus]

lol

thank you mods

[simple lake]

Hi, I have been a contributor for gsoc 2024 and at the moment i cannott submit a new proposal if I log in with my google account. If i follow the 'Register to become a contributor' button I get an 'Access denied' page and if I log in I cannot submit a proposal from my proposals page. Is there a way to solve this problem?

[simple lake]

no solution without new google account?

[cunning ice]

You aren't submitting new feature proposals. The orgs have their list of project ideas they want you to work on and you choose which idea looks interesting to you. THen you write a proposal on how you would accomplish that project.

no solution without new google account?

[cyan lynx]

Ohh ok, I will have a look once again, thanks !

[plain girder]

Anyone else get this?

Navigated to GSoC application portal through embedded browser on LinkedIn

[cunning ice]

that's odd. We;re looking into it but not sure why you are using Linkedin to log in to the GSoC site.

[plain girder]

People on LinkedIn often make posts about random opportunities pertaining to students, when a user clicks on the link (or when I do) doesn’t open the external browser- instead you’re still in app (LinkedIn)

[idle tendon]

Hi! Anybody please share the details about gsoc and how to make an proposal. Any references

@marsh stratus hi can you share the Formate and how you design the proposal which is accepted.

[somber basalt]

Please review the Contributor Guide it has a section of "Writing a Proposal" that will help you with your applications.

[quasi fjord]

Hey, can anyone explain me what is meant by I would like to decline payment for my participation in the program

[cunning ice]

it means you don't want to or can't accept the stipend (usually due to visa issues)

[quasi fjord]

Okay, understood

[trim garden]

understand that the limit is three proposals. Does this limit apply to each individual project, or is it based on the organization? For instance, if I'm interested in two projects within the same organization, can I submit them together as one proposal?

[cunning ice]

ech person can only submit a maximum of 3 proposals (you can submit 1 to org a, 1 to org b., and 1 to org c) or you can do 2 to org a and 1 to org b, you're decision.

No ,the proposal is written based on 1 project idea - that is the project you would do with the org. You would not write one proposal to encompass two projects.

[short nest]

Hello, Im having some issues with enrolling

any idea of whats going wrong?

[lapis island]

word limit is exceeded here

[short nest]

tyy

[neon radish]

Hello everyone,

I need help submitting my GSoC proposal. I am on the Google Summer of Code website (https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/), but I have been struggling to find the submission option.

I have been searching the page since yesterday but can't seem to locate where to upload my proposal.

Could someone please guide me through the process?

Thank you

[lapis island]

First, click Register to become a contributor.

Then, in the top right corner, select the Contributor option.

After that, you'll get access to your dashboard. Navigate to the Proposals section, browse organizations, click on your chosen organization, and you will see the option to submit your proposal

[marsh remnant]

Hi haven't recieved any update on the JAX/Keras track - I filled out the contact form a while back

Is it safe to assume no response as (basically) a rejection?

[neon radish]

Thank you so much

[molten flame]

Hello Everyone

We are planning for a GSOC guide session for our fellow at GDG Kathmandu

If anyone interested to volunteer your time in guiding new gsoc applicants then let me know

[livid sedge]

I guess it could mean that they are recieving too many requests

but that's just cope cuz even I didn't get a response

[zealous herald]

Hello everyone,
Can anyone please tell whether the Proposal title seen during submission of proposal is same as the Title given in the idea list ?

[woeful frost]

when is the session happening?

[lapis island]

Yes, it is the same

[zealous herald]

Ok,Thank you

[livid sedge]

Can someone here please proof read my proposal ?

[marsh remnant]

Can any confirm this?

[frozen lotus]

For JAX, should I fill out the form they provide and apply on the GSoC website or just filling the form would suffice ? The instructions were unclear

[livid sedge]

yes please

[cunning ice]

It should be the same or very similar so it is easy for the mentors to recognize which idea your proposal is for

[cunning ice]

No, it's not an automatic rejection. Some orgs have A LOT of people emailing them and they can't respond to everyone (or maybe anyone) so they are telling people what they want people to do as part of their proposal application in the Contributor Guidance section. That could require you to do a pull request or answer additional questions that you add into your proposal, etc.

[cunning ice]

If you are applying for GSOC you MUST submit your proposal through the GSOC site. there are no exceptions. You may decide to share your proposal with the org separately if they ask for that but you still must ALSO submit through the GSoC site. If you do not submit a proposal through the GSOC site before the April 8 1800UTC deadline you can not be accepted into the program.

[marsh remnant]

Ah. I'm surprised some orgs don't have a general chat forum to answer multiple (similar) questions simultaneously because I'd imagine that'd be way more efficient for large orgs

As an example, rust org has a central chat where people can bring convos into DMs. I assumed a similar system would've been adopted in JAX/DeepMind

[cunning ice]

Every org does it's own thing. We give suggestions on what they should do, but it's up to them to decide what works for their org

[pure cypress]

Hello, My name is Mohammed Kamrujjaman Rabin and I want to apply for Google Summer of Code 2025. I will appreciate tips and suggestions how I can proceed.

[plain girder]

I should apply idk why I’m slacking rn

[fair spear]

Hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but when submitting the proposals, do we have to propose working on an idea from the idea list given, or come up with something completely new? Thanks!

[cunning ice]

You should write a proposal based on one of the project ideas from the Ideas list the org has provided.

[kindred condor]

How can I see my details which I fill while registering

To GSOC website

[cunning ice]

your profile in the upper right corner

[quasi fjord]

How can I rank my proposals?

[cunning ice]

look at your proposals and once you submit a second one it will let you rank them

[pure cypress]

Hi, can anybody guide me on how to submit a proposal? I have visited the website and it seems I am lost. I am particularly interested about the beginner level projects of Drughunter.

[somber basalt]

Please review the Contributor Guide it has a section of "Writing a Proposal" that will help you with your applications.

[idle tendon]

@can anybody help me to get started on contribution like how to choose the organisation and writing proposal

[still totem]

Hey, those who are already registered, they don't need to register again to become a contributor right?

[somber basalt]

You will need to create a new account to register for GSoC 2025. There is a “Register to become a contributor” button about halfway down the GSoC home page that you need to click on and start the registration process. Once you are registered you can review the 185 Mentoring Orgs and select the one that suits your interests and skills.
Please read carefully the Contributor Guide it contains great tips and tricks to apply and also a whole section of Writing your proposal that will help you increase your chances of being accepted.☺️ 🚀

[somber basalt]

If you have already participated in GSoC, you will need to use the same email that you used when registering in the past to log in at the top right corner where you see the "log in" symbol.

[still totem]

Yep, I'm logged in. And I did participate in GSoC last year.

[sonic minnow]

hello, i am applying for gsoc for the first time. it is pretty overwhelming

[rugged warren]

hey, I want to submit a proposal for the Google Deepmind's Enhance Gemini Support in Open-Source Extensions (Continue.dev/Aider-like) project. I have a draft proposal ready and want to reach out to the team at Deepmind to get feedback on my proposals. how would I approach them?

[graceful sigil]

For Deepmind you probably won't get your draft reviewed because there's just too many people interested in working on their projects

[rugged warren]

hmm so do I submit my proposal?

or anything else i can do to optimize my application?

[graceful sigil]

Yes just submit it if you're happy with it I'd say

[serene scaffold]

anyone know roughly how many people are accepted as contributors to GSoC each yr? I am wondering how competitive it is.

[rugged warren]

alr perfect thanks!

[cunning ice]

Follow their instructions they list on their ideas list.

[livid sedge]

I assume then that this applies to Jax/Keras also ?

[fast ore]

@somber basalt I am encountering an 'Access Denied' error while trying to register as a GSoC 2025 contributor.

[vast solstice]

Hi. I am facing access denied issue for contributer registration

[cunning ice]

If you have already participated in GSoC, you will need to use the same email that you used when registering in the past to log in at the top right corner where you see the "log in" symbol.
Once you connect that email through the log in button, you can go to the Contributor (with a green check mark) in the upper right profile dropdown and you'll see the Mentoring Orgs button.
Click on that to find the org you want to submit the proposal to.
Then you'll see the 'Submit a proposal' button.
Submit your proposal (be sure the file doesn't contain anything but letters or numbers, no _, $, etc.)

If you are new to GSoC then go to g.co/gsoc and scroll to the middle of the page and click on the 'Register as a contributor' button

then you'll create your GSoC profile and then come back to the homepage and then click on the 'Browse all 2025 organizations' and look through their project ideas. When you are ready to submit a proposal there is a 'submit proposal' button available on each mentoring organization's page.

[mystic orchid]

can anyone tell how to prepare the gsoc proposal
i am new to open source contibution

[short nest]

Same ^^

Feels a bit overwhelming

Any helpful tips or resources?

[quasi fjord]

This is where our project will come if it gets accepted?

[twin hemlock]

When you submit them ig

[quasi fjord]

I have submitted a proposal.

[twin hemlock]

Oh then yes

[quasi fjord]

After my proposal gets accepted then this is the place where the projects shows up?

[hard briar]

yes

[strange osprey]

If an organisation has more than one project, is it required to send different proposals for different projects or just one proposal mentioning about all the projects I am interested in?

[quasi fjord]

Send different proposals for different projects.

[strange osprey]

Are you sure about this or anybody from could confirm this?

[quasi fjord]

Sure

[dusty sail]

hello guys i am new to GSOC and i was planning to submit a proposal to google's deepmind. And from the GSOC contributor's guide i read that it's better to talk to the org's community / mentors before you submit proposal so that you can get feedback on what to improve. Does anybody know if there is a separate discord server for this? or is there any other way to engage with the deepmind community?

[cunning ice]

Yes, that is correct

[cunning ice]

Deepmind has too many applicants to respond to people.

[quasi fjord]

Is Deepmind responding to those who have submitted their proposal? Or not.

[dusty sail]

Hmm fair. So do u suggest i simply work on writing as good of a proposal to my knowledge or from online resources and then submit without communicating with anyone from their community? Is that ok?

[covert lion]

Mam , I am participating in this year GSOC 2025 and new to this , but didn't get a reply from mentors , not only me but other participants in this project also didn't got reply . What to do mam ? Shall we submit a proposal in GSOC website and wait ?

[gritty locust]

i have found a org in which one of the mentor is taking payments from wanna be contributors to get selected in gsoc

[hot stone]

Hey everyone! 👋
I submitted a PR two weeks ago, but it’s still pending review. Should I wait for it to get merged before writing my proposal, or should I go ahead and start drafting it now? Also, is there anything I can do to help move the review process forward? Thanks!

[rugged jasper]

start writing your proposal when your PR processes you can edit your draft

[twin hemlock]

what i think is the mentors of that org must have selected their pre contributors. It could be the reason for no response maybe selecting another org is better

[covert lion]

Maybe but admins of that organization added us to the slack group and we are chatting with her but the mentors alone are doing problem

[twin hemlock]

waste of time that is what i think i dont know about others

[covert lion]

Sure I too had that thought , Let us see . Hope others working are going well

How others GSOC projects are going ?

[cunning ice]

We have record numbers for people registering and submitting GSoC proposals. At this point it may be difficult for orgs to respond to people. This is why it's so important to reach out early

[hard briar]

Please do submit a report to [e-mail] mentioning the context and some valid proofs.

[graceful sigil]

I'm interested to know if the current number of submitted proposals is significantly higher than last year around the same time?

[signal lily]

this is so crazy now

i share a idea for proposal
maintainer rejects it lol
and i think of something new again

soo hard but fun tbh

[cunning ice]

Yes it is

[cunning ice]

Yes please email us details so it can be investigated

[sly sedge]

Good day everyone
It's my first time here and I am so happy
Please does anyone know how we can get in contact with the organization we want to apply to,the guides recommended it

Google Deepmind especially

[marsh remnant]

Has anyone gotten back from the JAX/Keras org yet?

[kindred condor]

I have a doubt like how the number of slots for an org is calculated for a gsoc season by Google is there any specific criteria for that or just randomly it is given based on previous year slots ???

[cunning ice]

It;s based on what the org asks for, the budget Google has for # of contributors and the org's experience with GSoC in previous years. New orgs only get 1-2 slots.

[graceful sigil]

Considering that DeepMind is technically 'new' but with so many people applying for them, do they only get 1-2 slots as well?

[cunning ice]

They get more than 2. Remember they are constrained by how many mentors they have available. So even though they have many hundreds of people applying to their org they won't be accepting a large number of contributors. Exact number I don't know.

[graceful sigil]

Much appreciated Stephanie!

[strange osprey]

But will they be selecting contributors for each of the mentioned projects or not?

[somber basalt]

Please read carefully the Contributor Guide it contains great tips and tricks to apply and also a whole section of Writing your proposal that will help you increase your chances of being accepted.☺️ 🚀

[signal lily]

@somber basalt Hi question here
suppose i have a org and i have like 2-3 ideas i would like to suggest thoo there is a limit of 3 proposal at max but it also says if u have good ideas u can share more
so i can share as many proposal as i want untill they are of a quality standard and i am just not spamming there proposal list right?

[cunning ice]

Remember suggesting your own idea is very unlikely to be selected as you likely don't know what the org needs and their priorities. If you want to be selected for GSOC you should work on one of the project ideas the org has created.

No you can only share 3 proposals. Some orgs will likely see people submitting a random idea as spam.

[signal lily]

actully stuck here coz previously i was in talks with mentor regarding a idea
which has multiple issues on github as well but at the last moment he said he would be interested in the project but not as gsoc proposal
so i presented him with another idea which he said he would put on least priority for gsoc and then i gave him another idea and now waiting for his reply on it for further action
so i can provide 2 ideas to the org if they are interested

[signal lily]

yaa actually seen a lot of orgs community channels filled with it , tbh mentors arnt much happy over it .

[cunning ice]

again submitting your ideas is not likely yo get you accepted into GSoC

[signal lily]

yaa but trying my best with submiting best idea

[cunning ice]

orgs have specific priorities and things they are ready to mentor.

[signal lily]

yep ig i got my answer

[cunning ice]

your idea could be interesting but they likely won't have a mentor to mentor it as their mentors are dedicated to the projects they have in the project Ideas list.

[undone crypt]

Is there anyone who took a proposal from owasp foundation?

How do we reach out to the specific organisations?

[signal lily]

ohh , well thx for that tip

[signal lily]

mail , forums there slack discord

a lot of places

websites sometimes

[undone crypt]

Alright lemme try

[cunning ice]

remember at this point the orgs/mentors are being slammed with inquiries from excited participants and may not be able to respond to you this late in the reg period. YOu should never wait to hear from a mentor or org before writing your proposal. Write the proposal and if they do get back to you in the next few days you can adjust the proposal

[undone crypt]

Thanks for the clarification

[stable shell]

for some reason my application is not submitting

it keeps saying error do you guys know what i should do

[stark frost]

👍

[cunning ice]

email our support queue - but most likely it's an issue with your proposal. In order to submit your proposal, be sure:

You have no symbols (only letters and numbers) in the title of your proposal and in the title of your PDF file.
Ensure your description is at least 160 characters.
Be sure your project title isn’t super long
In your technologies and topics be sure you typed the word and then hit enter/return after each topic. (example: cloud computing (then hit return/enter) databases (click return/enter) -- you don’t want to have 15 words in one cell - they should be separate bubbles otherwise it’s confusing to the mentor reviewing it and not helpful for them to sort through things.
Be sure you have agreed to the 2025 Rules and Contributor agreement (if there are green checks next to both forms then you have successfully agreed to the terms).

[hidden rampart]

I'm confused because all the issues for the project I'm interested in are already assigned to others. Should I still work on them, wait to get assigned, or just share my ideas about these issues in my proposal? I'm not sure what to do.

[cunning ice]

NOt sure what you mean by all of the issues are assigned to others. The Project Ideas are open for many people to apply to (most project ideas will have 2-5/10 or in some cases 40+ people apply to them depending on the popularity if the org and the idea.

[hard briar]

Not really confirmable, since there have been past events where, out of (say) 6 projects, only 4 were considered (mostly depends on the strength of the proposals and priorities).

[strange osprey]

Thanks Neel for answering this

[hidden rampart]

Thanks. So i can just pick an issue, work on it and give a pull request .If accepted can add in proposal.

No permission or wait to be assigned .

[dense veldt]

Hello, World!

Can I still contribute to Chromium? I just found out about Google Summer of Code a few days ago.

[covert lion]

You can but the time is too low , contact the company by website and make sure to make the report as soon as possible

[tacit dawn]

Is there a general acceptance rate for applicants?

[surreal token]

Hello! I am new to GSoC and am hoping to receive early feedback on my proposal for contributing to Google DeepMind. Could you please advise me on how to get in touch with a mentor? Is submitting a proposal the only way to connect with mentors in GSoC? @cunning ice

[remote meteor]

This might be a dumb question to ask, but I couldn't find the GitHub repo or any link to explore the existing codebase for the SMART on FHIR frontend project listed under Data for the Common Good (D4CG) on the GSoC page. I'm really interested in the project and would love to take a look before working on my proposal. Could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance!

[somber basalt]

̣Please do not tag GSoC Admins to review personal cases in here, if you've read all the resources in the GSoC webapp and still cannot find the answer please send us an email: [e-mail]
You need to read their Project ideas in order to follow their process to participate in their project, also, at this point Orgs and mentors are really busy reviewing applications and talking with many others potential contributors, please be patient.

[cunning ice]

You need to reach out via the contact methods for the Data Common for Good folks and talk to them, this group here can't help you with any individual project's questions.

[remote meteor]

Thank You for letting me know

[surreal token]

Sorry for inconvenience and thank you for your reply.

[gusty seal]

hlo

[lean wren]

Hi

[cinder nimbus]

Is it possible to register if I am junior software engineer working as full time ?

[gritty locust]

yes ofc

[cinder nimbus]

Thanks 🙏

[simple dune]

Hi all, I need projects that are about front-end development, any specific organizations that have such projects? Thanks in advance

[cunning ice]

that's research you need to do yourself. no one can help you find the right project for you.

[plain girder]

No way, they got Tor

i grew up on that

🙏

[gritty topaz]

hello I am new here, I have registered to GSOC recently and I am confused to choose which organization to contribute.
I have experience on frontend and web, looking if someone help me in guiding me.

[cunning ice]

You need to determine which org you want to work with. You can use the filters to filter by the programming language you know to narrow it down.

[cyan lynx]

Hello guys, sorry to disturb you all... it's been quite a few moment that I've joined the community but I didn't really have time to dive into it. I want to become a member of the Google Devloper community, I'm interested in coding and contributing to open source but I don't really know how all of that works, how to contribute to the GSoC (I can no longer find the link :c).... can anyone explain what the GSoC is all about, how can we contribute to it nad how can it help us to become a better dev please

[covert lion]

Sure , Just post what are all the doubts you have abt GSOC , we will all try to clarify it

[quasi fjord]

Hey, I wanted to ask that in one of the project idea it is mentioned Complexity: Medium Expected Size: 175-350 hours.Is it up to the contributor to which ever size to chose or as the complexity is medium so it would be 175 hours. There is no way to contact with the mentors.

[graceful sigil]

I remember that it's mentioned in their guide that you can only size down projects, not up. So if you want to be safe probably go Large and size down after discussing with your assigned mentor (and the org admin) later, if you get in

[quasi fjord]

Can you please share the link.

[graceful sigil]

It's this one here https://google.github.io/gsocguides/mentor/setting-expectations#project-size-vs-project-length

[quasi fjord]

Thanks

[cunning ice]

Complexity is medium (which means intermediate) In this case they don't mean the scope/size which is 175 or 350 hours