diff --git a/bkp/blogs/call-for-interns-2024-01/index.md b/bkp/blogs/call-for-interns-2024-01/index.md index e1bc2fb6a..5b9df0cd7 100644 --- a/bkp/blogs/call-for-interns-2024-01/index.md +++ b/bkp/blogs/call-for-interns-2024-01/index.md @@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ abilities. allowing mentors to assess progress and students/collaborators to evaluate their contributions. > **Information:** For more details about internships, you can - > [click here](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/os-internship/cycles/2024-01/#osl-web-page) + > [click here](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/internships/oss/cycles/2024-01/#osl-web-page) ## Timeline diff --git a/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-01.md b/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-01.md index b86103250..3b5abb771 100644 --- a/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-01.md +++ b/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-01.md @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ You may propose one or more projects, each with one or more plans. To get a clearer understanding of structuring a plan for your project, we recommend reviewing our template available here: -[Project Plan Template](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/os-internship/templates/projects-ideas/). +[Project Plan Template](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/internships/oss/templates/projects-ideas/). ## Guidelines for Students/Collaborators diff --git a/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-02.md b/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-02.md index 891ac772e..b7e60e7ae 100644 --- a/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-02.md +++ b/bkp/opportunities/internship/cycles/2024-02.md @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ You may propose one or more projects, each with one or more plans. To get a clearer understanding of structuring a plan for your project, we recommend reviewing our template available here: -[Project Plan Template](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/os-internship/templates/projects-ideas/). +[Project Plan Template](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/internships/oss/templates/projects-ideas/). ## Guidelines for Students/Collaborators diff --git a/pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/mentors/index.md b/bkp/opportunities/internship/mentors/index.md similarity index 78% rename from pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/mentors/index.md rename to bkp/opportunities/internship/mentors/index.md index 3431781ba..3973fa6c4 100644 --- a/pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/mentors/index.md +++ b/bkp/opportunities/internship/mentors/index.md @@ -9,16 +9,16 @@ template: single-sidebar.html # Open Science Labs Mentor Guide The Open Science Labs Mentor Guide is a consolidated resource designed to guide -potential mentoring organizations through the proposal and application process, -and to support approved mentors in fostering intern development. From project +potential sub-organizations through the proposal and application process, and to +support approved mentors in fostering intern development. From project submission to nurturing intern growth, and facilitating their successful contributions to open source, this guide outlines the key steps and best practices to ensure a rewarding mentorship experience in our community-driven programs. -## Part I: Applying to Become a Mentoring Organization +## Part I: Applying to Become a Sub-Organization -As a prospective mentoring organization within Open Science Labs, you have the +As a prospective sub-organization within Open Science Labs, you have the opportunity to shape the future of open source by guiding and nurturing new talent. Your contributions, in the form of project ideas and mentorship, are crucial to the development of both individual contributors and the larger @@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ process and help you submit your project proposals effectively. ### Application Process -When the call for mentoring organizations opens, you are encouraged to apply -with a detailed outline of all the project ideas. A 'project' constitutes a +When the call for sub-organizations opens, you are encouraged to apply with a +detailed outline of all the project ideas. A 'project' constitutes a well-defined proposal targeting a specific software, package, or library with distinct tasks. While there is no limit to the number of projects you can propose, please note that OSL reserves the right to approve only a subset based @@ -40,12 +40,11 @@ will provide updates on this option once GSoC confirmations are received. ## Part II: Recommendations for Approved Mentors -Congratulations on being selected as a mentor for the OSL -Internship/Apprenticeship Program! You are about to embark on a rewarding -journey of imparting knowledge and facilitating growth. This part of the guide -is crafted to support you in leading an effective mentorship, outlining key -activities and providing practical tips for fostering a successful internship -experience. +Congratulations on being selected as a mentor for the OSL Internship Program! +You are about to embark on a rewarding journey of imparting knowledge and +facilitating growth. This part of the guide is crafted to support you in leading +an effective mentorship, outlining key activities and providing practical tips +for fostering a successful internship experience. ### Conducting Effective Mentorship diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 63a243128..283b88233 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -34,12 +34,18 @@ nav: - All Projects: "projects/list/index.md" - Opportunities: - index: opportunities/index.md - - Open Source Internship: - - index: "opportunities/os-internship/index.md" - - Interns Guide: "opportunities/os-internship/guides/interns/index.md" - - Mentors Guide: "opportunities/os-internship/guides/mentors/index.md" - - Projects Ideas Template: "opportunities/templates/projects-ideas/index.md" - - Candidates's Project Proposal Template: "opportunities/templates/candidate-proposal/index.md" + - OSS Internship: + - index: "opportunities/internships/oss/index.md" + - Project Ideas: "opportunities/internships/oss/project-ideas/index.md" + - Interns Guide: "opportunities/internships/guides/interns/index.md" + - Projects Ideas Template: "opportunities/internships/templates/projects-ideas/index.md" + - Candidates's Project Proposal Template: "opportunities/internships/templates/candidate-proposal/index.md" + - OSS Research Seed Internship: + - index: "opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/index.md" + - Project Ideas: "opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/project-ideas/index.md" + - Interns Guide: "opportunities/internships/guides/interns/index.md" + - Projects Ideas Template: "opportunities/internships/templates/projects-ideas/index.md" + - Candidates's Project Proposal Template: "opportunities/internships/templates/candidate-proposal/index.md" - Google Summer of Code: - index: "opportunities/gsoc/index.md" - Project Ideas: "opportunities/gsoc/project-ideas/index.md" diff --git a/pages/blog/internship-call-2-2024/index.md b/pages/blog/internship-call-2-2024/index.md index 26eeb6742..cd50974ba 100644 --- a/pages/blog/internship-call-2-2024/index.md +++ b/pages/blog/internship-call-2-2024/index.md @@ -94,9 +94,9 @@ Please keep in mind about the timeline, and if you have any more questions do no The following is the timeline for the OSL Internship Program Cycle 2024-02: -- **April 22**: Call for Interns/Apprentices opens. -- **May 13**: Deadline for Interns/Apprentices applications. -- **May 20**: Announcement of approved Interns/Apprentices and start of the bonding period +- **April 22**: Call for Interns opens. +- **May 13**: Deadline for Interns applications. +- **May 20**: Announcement of approved Interns and start of the bonding period - **May 27**: Official Start Date of Internship Period; an alternative for projects not selected by GSoC to run under the OSL Internship Program with The Graph Network support. - **July 8**: Mid-term Evaluation. diff --git a/pages/index.md b/pages/index.md index 37b596467..65bbb4ec1 100644 --- a/pages/index.md +++ b/pages/index.md @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ initiatives:
diff --git a/pages/opportunities/index.md b/pages/opportunities/index.md index 8c28583fc..a0e5f5c69 100644 --- a/pages/opportunities/index.md +++ b/pages/opportunities/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ date: "2024-08-17" authors: ["OSL Team"] --- -## Open Source Internships +## 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 @@ -13,8 +13,37 @@ 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. -Learn more about -OSL Open Source Internship +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](https://opencollective.com/osl). Mentors are expected +to commit at least 5 hours per week, with daily reviews recommended to monitor +progress and provide feedback. + +Learn more +here + +## 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](https://opencollective.com/osl). 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. + +Learn +more here ## Google Summer of Code @@ -23,8 +52,7 @@ 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: -How to participate in GSoC -with OSL +Learn more here For updates about our 2025 participation, please join our community on Discord: [https://opensciencelabs.org/discord](https://opensciencelabs.org/discord). @@ -35,6 +63,13 @@ 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](https://opencollective.com/osl). 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: diff --git a/pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/index.md b/pages/opportunities/internships/guides/index.md similarity index 100% rename from pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/index.md rename to pages/opportunities/internships/guides/index.md diff --git a/pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/interns/index.md b/pages/opportunities/internships/guides/interns/index.md similarity index 50% rename from pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/interns/index.md rename to pages/opportunities/internships/guides/interns/index.md index 9669c059b..8e63dd985 100644 --- a/pages/opportunities/os-internship/guides/interns/index.md +++ b/pages/opportunities/internships/guides/interns/index.md @@ -6,36 +6,36 @@ authors: ["OSL Team"] template: single-sidebar.html --- -# Open Science Labs Intern/Apprentice Guide - -Welcome to the Open Science Labs Internship/Apprenticeship Program Guide. This -comprehensive document is your gateway to engaging with a network of -professionals and peers dedicated to the advancement of open science and open -source. Whether you're considering applying to our program or you've already -been accepted, this guide is designed to facilitate a smooth transition into our -collaborative environment. You'll find detailed instructions on how to apply, -connect with mentoring organizations, and make the most of your internship once -you're on board. It's more than just an internship—it's a chance to contribute -to a global movement and develop skills that will serve you throughout your -career. Let's embark on this exciting journey together. +# Open Science Labs Interns Guide + +Welcome to the Open Science Labs Internship Program Guide. This comprehensive +document is your gateway to engaging with a network of professionals and peers +dedicated to the advancement of open science and open source. Whether you're +considering applying to our program or you've already been accepted, this guide +is designed to facilitate a smooth transition into our collaborative +environment. You'll find detailed instructions on how to apply, connect with +sub-organizations, and make the most of your internship once you're on board. +It's more than just an internship—it's a chance to contribute to a global +movement and develop skills that will serve you throughout your career. Let's +embark on this exciting journey together. ## Part I: Prospective Candidates -Embarking on the journey to become an intern or apprentice with Open Science -Labs is a step towards significant personal and professional development. This -part of the guide is tailored to assist you in navigating the application -process seamlessly. It provides insights on how to identify and select a project -that resonates with your passion, how to engage with mentors proactively, and -how to make preliminary contributions that will set you apart. Let's get started -on a path that leads to growth and exciting opportunities in open science and +Embarking on the journey to become an intern with Open Science Labs is a step +towards significant personal and professional development. This part of the +guide is tailored to assist you in navigating the application process +seamlessly. It provides insights on how to identify and select a project that +resonates with your passion, how to engage with mentors proactively, and how to +make preliminary contributions that will set you apart. Let's get started on a +path that leads to growth and exciting opportunities in open science and technology. ### 1. How to Apply -#### 1.1. Choosing a Mentoring Organization and Project +#### 1.1. Choosing a Sub-Organization and Project -Begin by exploring the list of available mentoring organizations and their -projects. Look for one that aligns with your interests and skills. +Begin by exploring the list of available sub-organizations and their projects. +Look for one that aligns with your interests and skills. #### 1.2. Initiating Contact with Projects and Mentors @@ -60,13 +60,13 @@ basic requirements to contribute effectively to the project. Transparent feedback will be provided, allowing candidates to shift to another project if necessary to ensure a suitable fit. -## Part II: Approved Interns/Apprentices +## Part II: Approved Interns -Congratulations on being selected as an intern or apprentice! This part of the -guide will serve as a roadmap to your success in the Open Science Labs program. -It outlines the expectations for your collaboration with mentors, the importance -of communication, and the coding standards you should follow. You will find tips -on how to maintain an effective workflow, stay proactive, and ensure that your +Congratulations on being selected as an intern! This part of the guide will +serve as a roadmap to your success in the Open Science Labs program. It outlines +the expectations for your collaboration with mentors, the importance of +communication, and the coding standards you should follow. You will find tips on +how to maintain an effective workflow, stay proactive, and ensure that your contribution leaves a lasting impact. Welcome to the team — your proactive journey starts here. @@ -88,6 +88,6 @@ Adhere to the programming standards and best practices recommended by your mentor and the project. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code. Be open to code reviews and feedback, as they are learning opportunities. -By following these guidelines, both candidates and approved interns/apprentices -can maximize their growth, contributions, and overall experience within the Open -Science Labs Internship/Apprenticeship Program. +By following these guidelines, both candidates and approved interns can maximize +their growth, contributions, and overall experience within the Open Science Labs +Internship Program. diff --git a/pages/opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/index.md b/pages/opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4c67403be --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +--- +title: "OSL Open Source Research Seed Internship Program" +description: "Internship Research Seed Internship Program" +date: "2023-11-03" +authors: ["OSL Team"] +template: single-sidebar.html +--- + +# Open Source Software (OSS) Research Seed Internship Program + +This document provides guidelines for both open-source research project +maintainers and internship candidates for the OSS Research Seed Internship +Program at Open Science Labs (OSL). + +## Overview + +The OSS Research Seed Internship Program is designed to support research +projects that deliver open source software. At OSL, we are committed to bridging +the gap between academic research and practical software development by helping +researchers launch new projects from scratch. + +The program emphasizes creating a viable open-source deliverable through the +collaboration of interns and active mentorship from the project's author. This +initiative operates in partnership with The GRAPH Network, ensuring a structured +and supportive environment for project development. + +## Program Structure + +Modeled after initiatives like Google Summer of Code, the program includes: + +- **Open Participation:** Applications are welcome from students, researchers, + and professionals interested in transforming research ideas into functional + open-source research projects. Applicants should submit their project + proposals directly to designated mentors. +- **Flexible Commitment:** Participants are expected to commit a minimum of 20 + hours per week for a period of 3 to 6 months, depending on the project’s scope + and the candidate's availability. +- **Rolling Applications:** Candidates may apply at any time, ensuring + continuous access to the program without the constraints of fixed cycles. +- **Mentorship and Support:** Each project is paired with a mentor who commits + at least 5 hours per week to provide daily feedback and support via a public + communication channel (e.g., Discord). +- **Continuous Reporting:** Interns are expected to document their progress in a + blog post (on OSL Blog) through periodic blog posts (every one or two weeks), + detailing the tasks completed during that period. We recommend breaking down + tasks into small, manageable pull requests to facilitate frequent updates. +- **Compensation Options:** Although the internship is primarily unpaid, project + maintainers may choose to offer compensation through our fiscal host, the + [Open Source Collective](https://opencollective.com/osl), if funding is + available. + +## Requirements for Internship Candidates + +Candidates should meet the following criteria: + +- **English Proficiency:** Effective communication in English is required for + collaboration. +- **Age Requirement:** Applicants must be at least 18 years old. +- **Time Commitment:** A minimum of 20 hours per week is required during the + internship period. +- **Opportunity Nature:** This is primarily an unpaid internship designed to + provide practical experience and build professional networks. If any + compensation is available, it will be specified by the mentors in the + internship announcement. +- **Initial Contribution:** Candidates must demonstrate commitment by making a + preliminary contribution to their chosen project, allowing mentors to assess + their skills and dedication. +- **Project Criteria:** Proposals must include a detailed description, a set of + initial GitHub issues, and a structured project plan for the internship + period. All projects must be licensed under an OSI-approved open source + license. Please check our template + [here](/opportunities/internships/templates/candidate-proposal). + +## Guidelines for Open-Source Research Project Author + +If you are the author of an open-source research project, you can submit your +project for affiliation with OSL and eligibility for this internship program. +Please send a link to your project proposal to `team@opensciencelabs.org` using +the template provided +[here](/opportunities/internships/templates/projects-ideas). + +Although pre-existing code is not required to apply for this program, each +project must have an open repository (e.g., on GitHub or GitLab) with open +issues detailing the planned activities and documentation outlining the project +idea (for example, on the project wiki). The project idea should include a +detailed description, a set of initial GitHub issues, and a structured project +plan for the internship period. All projects must be licensed under an +OSI-approved open source license. + +Affiliated projects will benefit from intern contributions, receive community +support, and, where available, secure funding to support further development. + +--- + +This program offers a pathway for individuals to turn research ideas into +tangible open-source projects. If you meet the requirements and are passionate +about contributing to the open science community, we encourage you to apply. diff --git a/pages/opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/project-ideas/index.md b/pages/opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/project-ideas/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..428a3d88f --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/opportunities/internships/oss-research-seed/project-ideas/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +--- +title: "Open Source Software (OSS) Research Seed Project Ideas" +description: "Open Source Software (OSS) Research Seed Project Ideas" +date: "2025-03-16" +authors: ["OSL Team"] +template: single-sidebar.html +--- + +