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2026 Timeline

Live

FEB 19, 2026

Accepted Orgs Announced

MAR 16, 2026

Contributor Proposals Open

MAR 31, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline

Submit your project proposals by 11:30 PM!

APR 30, 2026

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MAR 31, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline

Ensure your final proposals are submitted by 18:00 UTC.

APR 21, 2026

Review Period Starts

Mentors begin ranking of proposals.

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Contributor Guide

Start Contributing with Confidence

New to open source or this project? Follow this quick path: learn the basics, set up locally, find a good first issue, and open your first PR.

1) Open Source Basics

Open source projects publish source code publicly so anyone can inspect, improve, and share it. Contribution usually starts with reading contribution guidelines and making small, focused changes.

  • Understand how licensing and collaboration work.
  • Start with documentation or beginner-friendly issues.
  • Communicate early through issues and PR comments.

2) Contribute to a GSoC Organization

  1. Pick 2–3 organizations that match your skills and interests.
  2. Read their ideas page, contribution guide, and communication channels.
  3. Set up the project locally and start with a small issue or documentation task.
  4. Open a focused pull request and respond to mentor feedback quickly.
  5. Document your contributions and turn them into a stronger GSoC proposal.

Tip: quality communication and small, consistent contributions usually matter more than a single large PR.

4) FAQ

Do I need prior GSoC experience to contribute?

No. Start with small docs or UI fixes, then move to larger tasks as you learn the codebase.

What should my first pull request look like?

Keep it focused on one change, reference the issue number, and include a short explanation of what you tested.

How do I find tasks I can start quickly?

Look for issues labeled good first issue and comment before starting work.

New to GSoC? Start here.

Google Summer of Code is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development.

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Explore Organizations

Browse 185+ open source organizations. Filter by language, domain, and competition level to find your match.

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Submit a Proposal

Reach out to mentors and write a detailed proposal outlining how you'll contribute to your chosen project.

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Start Coding

If accepted, spend your summer coding under the guidance of experienced mentors and earn a stipend of $1,500–$6,600.

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