Outreachy
Outreachy Remote Internship 2026
Fully remote, paid internships with OSS orgs focusing on diversity and inclusion.
Snapshot
Role Overview
Company
Outreachy
Role
Open Source Intern
Location
Remote
Duration
12 weeks
Stipend
Paid; varies by region (Expected/Indicative)
Work Hours
Full-time remote
Employment Type
Intern
Experience
Proof of coding/docs/design contributions
Fit Check
Eligibility & Skills
Applicants from underrepresented groups in tech; must meet Outreachy rules
Students or career changers; no degree requirement
UG/PG/recent grads as per rules
Per Outreachy policy
Outreachy Remote Internship 2026
Introduction
Outreachy offers paid, remote internships 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
- 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.