Google Summer of Code
Contributor applications expected ~March 2027Google's global program pairing new contributors with open source organizations for a paid 12–22 week project.
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Apply on official site ↗At a glance
- Stipend
- $1,500 – $6,600
- Duration
- 12–22 weeks
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Eligibility
- 18+ years old, open to all (students and non-students)
- Remote
- Yes
- Student-only
- No
- Beginner-friendly
- Yes
- Official site
- https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/
⚠ Worth knowing
You must be new to open source or a beginner contributor to the org you apply to. Stipend varies by project size and country purchasing power parity.
Application windows
2026
Apply Mar 16, 2026 → Mar 31, 2026 (100 days ago) · Program May 25, 2026 → Nov 2, 2026
2027
Contributor applications expected ~March 2027
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