Open Source Software (OSS) Internships #
Open Science Labs (OSL) provides a valuable opportunity for newcomers to open-source software development through its internship program. This program is designed to deepen participants' understanding of open-source tools and best practices in a real-world setting. We invite candidates to seize this chance to enhance their skills and contribute to real projects.
Interns typically work on an unpaid basis, helping to advance these projects while gaining practical experience. Where available, project maintainers can compensate interns through our fiscal host, Open Source Collective. Mentors are expected to commit at least 5 hours per week, with daily reviews recommended to monitor progress and provide feedback.
Open Source Software (OSS) Research Seed Internships #
Open Source Software (OSS) Research Seed Program is a new initiative at Open Science Labs designed to help researchers start open source projects from scratch. The program requires researchers to provide clear documentation, detailed GitHub issues, and a structured project plan for a 3–6 month internship period, with all projects released under an open source license.
Interns typically work on an unpaid basis, helping to advance these projects while gaining practical experience. Where available, project maintainers can compensate interns through our fiscal host, Open Source Collective. Mentors are expected to commit at least 5 hours per week, with daily reviews recommended to monitor progress and provide feedback.
Overall, the program supports early-stage project development through collaboration between interns and experienced mentors, helping new projects integrate into the broader open source community.
Google Summer of Code #
Open Science Labs has participated in the Google Summer of Code under the NumFOCUS umbrella in 2023 and 2024. If you are interested in contributing to projects under the OSL umbrella for Google Summer of Code 2025, please click on the following link:
For updates about our 2025 participation, please join our community on Discord: https://opensciencelabs.org/discord.
Data Science Internships #
Open Science Labs (OSL) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new internship program dedicated to Data Science projects. This initiative will provide hands-on experience in real-world data science applications.
Interns typically work on an unpaid basis, helping to advance these projects while gaining practical experience. Where available, project maintainers can compensate interns through our fiscal host, Open Source Collective. Mentors are expected to commit at least 5 hours per week, with daily reviews recommended to monitor progress and provide feedback.
For those interested in participating, we invite you to join our community on Discord for the latest updates and launch details: