Difference between revisions of "GSOC Applications Guide"

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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?

Who can apply?

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must be a full or part-time student at an accredited university as of April 22, 2016
• You must be eligible to work in the non-embargoed country you will reside in during the program
• You have not already participated as a Student in GSoC more than twice

Resources and Guides

• GSoC Main Site
• GSoC Student Guide
• GSoC Students-Only List
• Student Responsibilities