From f23050f8a0e353580811f81dda3fb9017ff86ac1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ramesh Reddy Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 10:49:57 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] GSOC 2026 mentor proposals template Signed-off-by: Ramesh Reddy --- .../en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md | 111 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 111 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md 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..227e7d5bbb --- /dev/null +++ b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,111 @@ ++++ +title = "Google Summer of Code 2026" +description = "Google Summer of Code 2026" +icon = "fas fa-calendar-day" + +# +# NOTE: to avoid 404 when we move events to the "/past-events/", +# we explicitly set the URL here so it doesn't change +# +url = "/events/gsoc-2026/" ++++ + +--- + +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" %}} +While Kubeflow participated in [GSoC 2025](/past-events/2025/gsoc-2025/), 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 +- + +--- + From 56bad8e4c1d4ffd7f1514b4d2bdf6250fb88f54c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ramesh Reddy Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:51:06 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] removing the redirect url which is verbose Signed-off-by: Ramesh Reddy --- content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md | 5 ----- 1 file changed, 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md index 227e7d5bbb..97bb5cfe6c 100644 --- a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md +++ b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md @@ -3,11 +3,6 @@ title = "Google Summer of Code 2026" description = "Google Summer of Code 2026" icon = "fas fa-calendar-day" -# -# NOTE: to avoid 404 when we move events to the "/past-events/", -# we explicitly set the URL here so it doesn't change -# -url = "/events/gsoc-2026/" +++ --- From 9966c9fddca5a1a73411d5292935a5c2bfc72840 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ramesh Reddy Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:20:30 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Fixing the broken redirect for gsoc-2025 link Signed-off-by: Ramesh Reddy --- content/en/_redirects | 3 +++ content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/en/_redirects b/content/en/_redirects index 8eeba90239..12d6e86a10 100644 --- a/content/en/_redirects +++ b/content/en/_redirects @@ -217,6 +217,9 @@ docs/started/requirements/ /docs/started/getting-started/ /docs/external-add-ons/kserve/first_isvc_kserve/ https://kserve.github.io/website/latest/get_started/first_isvc/ /docs/external-add-ons/kserve/migration/ https://kserve.github.io/website/latest/admin/migration/ +# GSoC redirects +/events/2025/gsoc-2025/ /events/gsoc-2025/ + # =============== # IMPORTANT NOTE: # Catch-all redirects should be added at the end of this file as redirects happen from top to bottom diff --git a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md index 97bb5cfe6c..cdffcb1fe3 100644 --- a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md +++ b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ The Kubeflow Community plans to participate in [**Google Summer of Code 2026**]( This page aims to help you participate in GSoC 2026 with Kubeflow. {{% alert title="Note" color="info" %}} -While Kubeflow participated in [GSoC 2025](/past-events/2025/gsoc-2025/), we are currently awaiting final confirmation of our participation in GSoC 2026. +While Kubeflow participated in [GSoC 2025](/events/2025/gsoc-2025/), 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 %}} From 0cd801da0543be89f16cc632e2cc2278476f0c60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ramesh Reddy Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:26:50 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] can't seem to figure out the redirect correctly; so removing altoghether to move on as it is not needed to reference gsoc-2025 Signed-off-by: Ramesh Reddy --- content/en/_redirects | 3 --- content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 1 insertion(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/en/_redirects b/content/en/_redirects index 12d6e86a10..8eeba90239 100644 --- a/content/en/_redirects +++ b/content/en/_redirects @@ -217,9 +217,6 @@ docs/started/requirements/ /docs/started/getting-started/ /docs/external-add-ons/kserve/first_isvc_kserve/ https://kserve.github.io/website/latest/get_started/first_isvc/ /docs/external-add-ons/kserve/migration/ https://kserve.github.io/website/latest/admin/migration/ -# GSoC redirects -/events/2025/gsoc-2025/ /events/gsoc-2025/ - # =============== # IMPORTANT NOTE: # Catch-all redirects should be added at the end of this file as redirects happen from top to bottom diff --git a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md index cdffcb1fe3..33cbc0e8e0 100644 --- a/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md +++ b/content/en/events/upcoming-events/gsoc-2026.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ The Kubeflow Community plans to participate in [**Google Summer of Code 2026**]( This page aims to help you participate in GSoC 2026 with Kubeflow. {{% alert title="Note" color="info" %}} -While Kubeflow participated in [GSoC 2025](/events/2025/gsoc-2025/), we are currently awaiting final confirmation of our participation in GSoC 2026. +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 %}}