Outreachy Remote Fellowship 2026

Introduction

Outreachy offers paid, remote fellowships with open-source organizations to support underrepresented groups in tech. This guide outlines eligibility, timeline, and how to apply. Dates are Expected/Indicative until official calendar posts.

Program Overview

Interns contribute to production OSS with mentor support. Work is full-time remote over ~12 weeks with milestone evaluations and stipends paid in tranches.

Domains / Projects Offered

• Web/backend tooling
• Data/ML and scientific software
• Docs, UX, community operations

Eligibility Criteria

• Must meet Outreachy rules on representation and location
• Demonstrated fit to chosen project; contribution period required

How to Apply

1. Pick a project and join its communication channel. 2) Make contributions during the contribution period. 3) Submit the application with proposal and contribution evidence. 4) Await mentor review.

FAQs

• Is it paid? Yes, stipends are paid in regional bands (Expected/Indicative).
• Fully remote? Yes, entire program is remote.
• Do I need to be a student? No; career changers allowed per rules.