Fwd: [GSoC Mentors] Google Summer of Code 2026 is here: Org apps open Jan 19!

[Ricardo Fabbri]

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Ricardo Fabbri
Professor of Computer Engineering

IPRJ/UERJ Nova Friburgo Graduate Program – CAPES 6
rfabbri.github.io

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From: 'Lucila Ortiz Aguilar' via Google Summer of Code Mentors List <google-summer-of-...@googlegroups.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Subject: [GSoC Mentors] Google Summer of Code 2026 is here: Org apps open Jan 19!
To: Google Summer of Code Mentors List <google-summer-of-...@googlegroups.com>

We are thrilled to announce that Google Summer of Code (GSoC) will be back in 2026 for its 22nd year! 

Mentoring organizations interested in participating in GSoC 2026 should prepare for the application window, which opens soon. The application period for organizations will run from Monday, January 19, to Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

GSoC Mentoring Org Application Tips Session

Please join us on Thursday, January 8 at 1700 UTC for a GSoC Organization Application Tips session to go over best practices for applying to GSoC.

A slide deck will be sent to this list following the talk for your reference, should you be unable to attend.

Details

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Time: 17:00 - 18:00 UTC

Meet Link: meet.google.com/xwm-ydbq-qta

GSoC Contributor Information Session

We are hosting four GSoC Information Sessions over the next couple of months to help potential GSoC applicants understand what is required to be a successful GSoC contributor. Each Information Session will be the same so no need to attend multiple. 

Details

• Tuesday, December 17 18:00 UTC
  Link to join: meet.google.com/iqr-wgmp-bav 

• Wednesday, January 21 16:00 UTC
  Link to join: meet.google.com/fvb-uapc-arj

• Thursday, February 5 17:00 UTC
  Link to join: meet.google.com/xdj-xerj-qao

• Tuesday, February 17 23:00 UTC
  Link to join: meet.google.com/nwo-fcmv-xpn

GSoC 2026: Focus on Security and AI/ML

For GSoC 2026, we are actively looking to bring in more projects in the high-demand areas of Security and AI/ML. These fields are of interest to potential GSoC contributors.

If you know of an open source organization doing exceptional work in AI/ML or security, please refer them to GSoC!

Help Grow GSoC!

The Google OSPO is committed to reaching more people across more backgrounds in open source. We rely on your help to spread the word about GSoC throughout your network! Please spread the word about Google Summer of Code to communities in your network, especially those reaching underrepresented groups.

You can find all of our materials on our resources page, including the GSoC 2026 flyer, slide deck, timeline, the Contributor/Student Guide and Mentor Guide.

Suggest a contact or a speaking opportunity for the GSoC team by emailing us directly.

Resources

• Videos including our new video ‘GSoC Program Overview’

• Contributor Guide and Mentor Guide

• Timeline

• FAQs

• Marketing Materials (slide deck, flyers)

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Org Admin Tips

• Mentor Panel Discussion Notes 

GSoC public calendar: If you’d like to keep up with GSoC deadlines, meetups, virtual talks, etc. More events will continue to be added throughout the year.

If you have any questions please email us at gsoc-s...@google.com .

Best,

Stephanie Taylor, Mary Radomile and Lucila Ortiz

GSoC Program Admins

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