diff --git a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..33cbc0e8e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ ++++ +title = "Google Summer of Code 2026" +description = "Google Summer of Code 2026" +icon = "fas fa-calendar-day" + ++++ + +--- + +The Kubeflow Community plans to participate in [**Google Summer of Code 2026**](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/). +This page aims to help you participate in GSoC 2026 with Kubeflow. + +{{% alert title="Note" color="info" %}} +we are currently awaiting final confirmation of our participation in GSoC 2026. +Google will announce the final list of accepted organizations on **February 18, 2026**. +{{% /alert %}} + +## What is GSoC? + +Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global program that offers students [stipends](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/student-stipends) for working on open-source projects during the summer. + +For more information, see the [GSoC FAQ](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq) and watch the video below: + +{{< youtube id="93oj6b7d3VI" title="GSoC Program Overview">}} + +## How can I participate? + +Thank you for your interest in participating in GSoC with Kubeflow! + +Please carefully read the following information to learn how to participate in GSoC with Kubeflow. + +### Key Dates + +Here are the key dates for GSoC 2025, the [full timeline](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline) is available on the GSoC website: + +
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+ +| Event | Date | +| -------------------------------- | -------------------- | +| **Mentor Proposals** | February 3rd | +| **Org Acceptance** | February 19th | +| **Applications Open** | March 16 @ 18:00 UTC | +| **Applications Deadline** | March 31 @ 18:00 UTC | +| **Accepted Proposals Announced** | April 30 | + +
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+ +### Eligibility + +To participate in GSoC with Kubeflow, you **must** meet the GSoC [eligibility requirements](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq#what_are_the_eligibility_requirements_for_participation): + +- Be at least 18 years old at time of registration. +- Be a student or an [open source beginner](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq#how_do_i_know_if_i_am_considered_a_beginner_in_open_source_development). +- Be eligible to work in their country of residence during duration of program. +- Be a resident of a country not currently embargoed by the United States. + +### Steps + +1. Sign up as a student on the [GSoC website](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/). +2. Join the [Kubeflow Slack](/docs/about/community/#kubeflow-slack-channels): + - **NOTE:** please **do not** reach out privately to mentors, instead, start a thread in the [`#kubeflow-contributors`](https://cloud-native.slack.com/archives/C0742LBR5BM) channel so others can see the response. +3. Learn about Kubeflow: + - Read the [Introduction to Kubeflow](/docs/started/introduction/) + - Review the [Architecture Overview](/docs/started/architecture/) + - Consider [trying out Kubeflow](/docs/started/installing-kubeflow/) (not required, can be challenging) +4. Review the [project ideas](#project-ideas) to decide which ones you are interested in: + - You may wish to attend the next [community meeting](/docs/about/community/#kubeflow-community-calendar) for the group that is leading your chosen project. + - **NOTE:** while we recommend you submit a proposal based on the project ideas, you can also submit a proposal with your own idea. +5. Submit a proposal through the [GSoC website](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/) between **March 16th** and **March 31st**: + - Please see [these guidelines](https://google.github.io/gsocguides/student/writing-a-proposal) on how to write a good proposal. + - Kubeflow requests that you use [this template](https://github.com/kubeflow/community/tree/master/proposals/gsoc) for your proposal. + - You will need to submit PDF version of your proposal on GSoC website before March 30th, 2026. +6. Wait for the results to be announced on **May 8th**. + +## Project Ideas + +### Project 1: Name of the project + +**Components:** All the components this project will touch + +**Mentors:** List all the mentors with their github or slack handle + +**Contributor:** + +**Details:** Description of the proposal, if you have external doc, please have the doc publicly accessible to view + +**Difficulty:** [easy|intermediate|hard] + +**Size:** [170|250|350 hours] + + +**Skills Required/Preferred:** + +- List briefly skills you expect from contributor +- + +--- +