Google Summer of Code: Call for Projects and Mentors

Since 2005, the Python Software Foundation has been sponsoring Google
Summer of Code (GSoC) projects to pair students with mentors from
Python-based projects for real-world development experience. We are
pleased to announce that the PSF is a GSoC sponsoring organization
again for 2011!

Call for Applications

The PSF is accepting proposals from different projects in the Python
ecosystem. In order to qualify for PSF sponsorship, projects must be
prepared to provide at least three mentors to act as guides for
students over the course of the summer. Projects also need a
well-defined method of team communication, such as a mailing list or
dedicated IRC channel.

In addition to the mentors from the core Python team, several umbrella
teams are already involved with the PSF for GSoC. They include:

Mailman

Mercurial

Pyjamas

PyLint

PyPy

PySoy

Tryton

The number of student positions available for PSF projects is based on
the number of project applications received during this phase of the
program. So if your project could benefit from participating in GSoC,
submit an application!

Students

Currently, the PSF is only accepting proposals from different
projects in the Python ecosystem. However, it is never too early for
students to be involved!

Students may submit to their GSoC application to the PSF from March
28th - April 8th. Please see the GSoC timeline for the complete
program schedule. We encourage students to find a project they are
interested in working with before the application period opens.
Sending an inquiry to the project's mailing list asking where help is
needed is highly recommended.