Attention open source enthusiasts! Mentoring organization applications for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026 are officially open. This is your opportunity to guide students and developers early in their careers. The application window begins today, Monday, January 19th, and will remain open until February 3, 2026, at 18:00 UTC.
To find more information about the process of becoming a mentor organization, please review our official GSoC site. We also recommend consulting the Mentor Guide and the GSoC Organization Admin Tips, as both provide tips for preparing your community and strengthening your application.
GSoC welcomes a wide variety of open source projects working in AI/ML, security, cloud, development tools, science, medicine, data, media, and more! For 2026, we are looking for even more innovative projects working on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Security.
Requirements for GSoC Mentoring Organizations:
- An established open source project with at least 18 months of history
- Software produced and released under an Open Source Initiative (OSI)-approved license
- A robust community with members who are enthusiastic and prepared to mentor GSoC participants
- An active project characterized by regular engagement, rather than infrequent contributions
- A comprehensive list of Project Ideas (refer to the mentor guide for best practices)
- A clear grasp of GSoC objectives and program rules
- A high-quality application that provides a detailed explanation of your project and its specific goals
2026 Mentoring Organizations will be announced on February 19, 18:00 UTC*.
For first-time organizations interested in participating, we strongly suggest getting a referral from experienced organizations that think that your project is a good fit.
Please visit the GSoC site for even more information on how to apply and review the detailed timeline for important deadlines this year. We recommend reading our help page on our website for easy access to all the most important resources for all the applicants.
We look forward to seeing your organization applications and learning more about your communities!
*Interested GSoC Contributor? After mentoring organizations are announced you can (and should!) begin researching each organization and reviewing project ideas to find the community that fits your interests. GSoC contributor applications are open from March 16-31.
