[GSoC] Google Summer of Code Frequently Asked Questions

GSoC has its own Frequently Asked Questions. However, students always come up with more interesting questions that deserve a personalized answer. I decided to compile my own FAQs for GSoC based on my experience as a mentor and an org admin.

1. I am new here. Can someone help me, like now?

2. Can I have some advice on how to get started in an open source organization, and specifically as a GSoC student?

3. What if the project idea that I am working on doesn't get into the final list?

4. Is there a place where I can discuss with my fellow citizens in my mother tongue about GSoC?

5. I sent several emails and got a reply to only 3 from the mentors. Why not they reply to all my questions?

6. Can we apply to a project idea as a team or is it compulsory to be an individual effort?

7. My company is a GSoC organization now. Can I apply as a GSoC student with them?

8. Can I apply for more than one project?

9. Your project lacks documentation on how to install!!!


I will add more answers when I come across more questions.

Some answers may be subjective and reflecting based on the organizations that I have worked with (AbiWord/4 years, OMII-UK/1 year, Emory BMI/4 years, and caMicroscope/1 year).

Please also note that Google can change its policies each year. In case of a conflict, Google has the final say in the GSoC policies (obviously!). :)