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*What can you bring to the team?
 
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[https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq#what_are_the_eligibility_requirements_for_participation Eligibility requirements] are described in the [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq GSoC FAQ]:
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*You must be at least 18 years of age.
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*You must be a full or part-time student at an [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq#accredited accredited university].
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*You must be eligible to work in the country you will reside in during the program.
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*You have not already been accepted as a Student in GSoC more than once.
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*You must reside in a country that is not currently embargoed by the United States. See [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/rules Program Rules] for more information.
  
 
===Resources and Guides===
 
===Resources and Guides===
  
*[http://www.google-melange.com/ GSoC Main Site]
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*[https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/ GSoC Main Site]
*[http://en.flossmanuals.net/GSoCStudentGuide/ GSoC Student Guide]
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*[https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/resources/manual GSoC Student Guide]
 
*[http://groups.google.com/group/google-summer-of-code-students-list GSoC Students-Only List]
 
*[http://groups.google.com/group/google-summer-of-code-students-list GSoC Students-Only List]
*[http://en.flossmanuals.net/melange/ GSoC User Guide]
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*[https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/responsibilities#student_responsibilities Student Responsibilities]

Revision as of 21:08, 1 February 2019

We would like to know who you are and how you think.


Here's the steps to help you get started:

  • Choose an organization to work with.
  • Start communicating with the developers.


Please consider adding the following into your application:

  • Your information
    • Name, email, and website (optional)
  • Brief background: education and relevant work experience
  • Your programming interests and strengths
    • What are your languages of choice?
    • Any prior experience with open source development?
    • Your interest and background in biology or bioinformatics
    • Any prior exposure to biology or bioinformatics?
  • Your ideas for a project (an original idea or one expanded from our Ideas Page)
    • Provide as much detail as possible
    • Strong applicants include an implementation plan and timeline (hint!)
    • Refer to and link to other projects or products that illustrate your ideas
    • Identify possible hurdles and questions that will require more research/planning
  • What can you bring to the team?


Eligibility requirements are described in the GSoC FAQ:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • You must be a full or part-time student at an accredited university.
  • 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.

Resources and Guides