Practical information for students

When can students apply for GSoC?

20 March until 3 April (see timeline for more detailed information)

What programming language(s) should I know to participate in GSoC?

The programming language you need to know depends on which project you are interested in working with. You should be familiar with the programming language(s) used by that project.

Can I submit more than one proposal?

Yes, each student may submit up to five proposals. However, only one per student may be accepted. No more than one proposal per student will be accepted, no matter how many proposals you submit.

Can a group submit a proposal together to work on a single project?

No, only an individual may work on a given project.

Should I send proposals directly to the mentoring organizations?

No, all proposals should be submitted to the program site. Proposals submitted outside of the Google Summer of Code program site will not be considered for Google Summer of Code.

What are the eligibility requirements for participation?

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must currently be a full or part-time student (or have been accepted for the fall term) at an accredited university as of the student acceptance date
• You must be eligible to work in the country you will reside in during the program
• You have not already been accepted as a Student in GSoC more than once
• You must reside in a country that is not currently embargoed by the United States. See Program Rules for more information.

What forms will I need to provide?

All applicants will need to provide proof of enrollment to an accredited educational institution.

Accepted participants will need to provide a[https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/tax-forms ppropriate tax forms.]

I graduate in the middle of the program. Can I still participate?

Yes, as long as you are accepted into or enrolled in a college or university program as of the date accepted students are announced, you are eligible to participate in the program. Students must provide proof of enrollment during the proposal period.

Do I get paid for participating in GSoC?

Yes! Google will provide a stipend to those students who successfully complete the program. More information on the stipend can [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/student-stipends be found here].

Will I get paid even if the organization does not use my code?

Yes, so long as the student passes his/her evaluation(s). Whether or not the project uses the produced code does not impact the student stipend.

What does a good student proposal look like?

The Student Manual has a section on "Writing a Proposal".

The best proposals are often from students who took the time to interact and discuss their ideas with the organization before submission. Be sure to include the following: detail on exactly what you're proposing, why you're proposing it, the reason you're qualified to do it, and your development methodology. It should also include details of your academic, industry, and/or open source development experience.

How much time does GSoC participation take?

You are expected to spend around 30+ hours a week working on your project during the 3 month coding period. If you already have an internship, another summer job, or plan to be gone on vacation for more than a week during that time, GSoC is not the right program for you this year.

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