Open Science Labs

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Sponsorship

Support Open Science Labs and help sustain open science, open-source research software, mentorship, internships, community programs, and contributor pathways.

Sponsorship #

Open Science Labs (OSL) helps people learn, build, and contribute to impactful open-source projects for research, education, and social good.

We are building a welcoming community where contributors, mentors, researchers, students, educators, maintainers, and partner organizations can collaborate around open science and open-source software.

Sponsorship helps us sustain this work.

By becoming a sponsor, your organization supports mentorship, internships, open-source project development, community events, documentation, infrastructure, learning resources, and pathways for new contributors to gain practical experience in real projects.

Why Sponsor OSL? #

Sponsoring Open Science Labs is a way to support open science, open-source sustainability, research education, and global collaboration.

Your sponsorship can help us:

  • support contributors, mentors, and maintainers;
  • prepare and run open-source mentorship programs;
  • improve documentation and onboarding for projects;
  • organize workshops, study groups, office hours, demo days, and community events;
  • support project incubation and affiliation;
  • strengthen open-source tools used in research, education, data science, and scientific computing;
  • maintain community infrastructure, websites, communication channels, and learning materials;
  • create transparent annual reports for sponsors and the community.

Sponsorship is also a meaningful way for organizations to show commitment to open source, education, research, social impact, and talent development.

Community and Track Record #

OSL has a growing international community and a track record of mentoring contributors through open-source programs.

Highlights:

  • OSL participates in Google Summer of Code and has been involved for four consecutive years.
  • 2026 is OSL’s second year as a Google Summer of Code mentoring organization.
  • A total of 15 projects have participated through OSL-related Google Summer of Code activities.
  • The OSL Discord community has approximately 1,300 members as of June 2026.
  • OSL supports internships, project affiliation, incubation, study groups, and contributor pathways.
  • OSL uses Open Source Collective / Open Collective as its fiscal host for open-source initiatives.

What Sponsorship Supports #

Sponsor contributions may support one or more of the following areas:

  • mentorship and contributor onboarding;
  • internships, fellowships, and contributor support;
  • open-source project maintenance;
  • documentation, tutorials, and learning materials;
  • workshops, study groups, talks, and demo days;
  • community management and communication;
  • website, hosting, tooling, and infrastructure;
  • event participation and outreach;
  • stickers, T-shirts, flyers, banners, and event materials when funding allows;
  • annual reporting and sponsor stewardship.

Some activities depend on the total amount raised, operational capacity, mentor availability, and logistics. We do not guarantee that every activity listed above will happen every year. We report transparently on what was delivered, what was postponed, and what additional support is needed.

Sponsorship Levels #

The following annual levels are suggested starting points. We are happy to discuss custom sponsorships, in-kind support, event sponsorships, fellowships, or multi-year partnerships.

Level Suggested Annual Contribution Best For
Bronze USD 500–1,999 Individuals, small companies, startups, and community supporters
Silver USD 2,000–4,999 Companies, research groups, labs, and university departments
Gold USD 5,000–9,999 Established companies, foundations, and research institutes
Platinum USD 10,000+ Strategic partners and major institutional sponsors

Sponsors may receive recognition through:

  • listing on this page, organized by year and sponsorship level;
  • logo or name with a link to the sponsor website;
  • inclusion in the annual sponsor report;
  • acknowledgment in selected community updates;
  • recognition in selected event pages, slides, or recap posts;
  • sponsor announcements, when appropriate;
  • visibility in selected materials such as slide decks, flyers, stickers, T-shirts, banners, and event materials when those activities are funded and relevant.

Sponsor recognition does not imply endorsement of products or services unless explicitly agreed in writing.

Discord Sponsor News #

OSL may maintain a curated Discord channel for sponsor news and sponsor-supported opportunities:

#sponsors-news

This channel may be used for community-relevant messages such as:

  • jobs and internships;
  • fellowships and scholarships;
  • open-source calls;
  • research opportunities;
  • workshops and webinars;
  • community events;
  • data or code challenges;
  • free educational resources.

Suggested message frequency:

Level Suggested Frequency
Bronze Up to 2 approved messages per year
Silver Up to 1 approved message per quarter
Gold Up to 1 approved message per month
Platinum Up to 2 approved messages per month

All messages are subject to OSL review. The channel should provide value to the community and should not be used for spam, generic advertising, or unrelated promotions.

For Current Sponsors #

If you are already sponsoring OSL, please send us the following information so we can recognize your support correctly:

  • sponsor display name;
  • website URL;
  • logo in SVG or high-resolution PNG format;
  • short description, up to 50 words;
  • preferred public contact or sponsorship contact;
  • sponsorship level;
  • whether the sponsorship should be public or anonymous;
  • whether the sponsorship supports a specific program, event, project, or general operations;
  • any brand usage requirements;
  • renewal date or sponsorship period;
  • preferred contact for annual reporting.

Current sponsors will receive an annual report summarizing community activities, supported programs, public outputs, selected metrics, and priorities for the next year.

How to Sponsor #

OSL currently receives support for open-source initiatives through Open Source Collective / Open Collective:

If your organization needs an invoice, agreement, custom sponsorship package, in-kind sponsorship, or a different transfer process, please contact us.

Sponsors #

Thank you to the organizations and individuals who support Open Science Labs.

Sponsors are listed by year and sponsorship level. Sponsors may request to be listed anonymously.

Contact #

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

Notes for Sponsors #

  • Sponsorship does not grant control over OSL governance, project decisions, technical roadmaps, community moderation, or research outcomes.
  • OSL may decline sponsorships that are not aligned with its mission, values, or community standards.
  • The fiscal, legal, and accounting treatment of sponsorships depends on the sponsor, jurisdiction, payment route, and applicable rules.
  • Sponsors should consult their own legal, accounting, and tax advisors when needed.
Last update: 2026-06-18
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