Open collaboration for research, education & social good.

Open Science Labs helps people learn, build, and contribute to impactful open-source projects — mentored by a welcoming community.

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1,300+ community members

2018 active since — internships, incubation, learning content

15 GSoC-linked projects

4 yrs participating in Google Summer of Code

15+ Affiliated projects

Why OSL exists

A practical commons where people and open projects grow together.

We connect newcomers, mentors, maintainers, researchers, and partner organizations so learning turns into visible work, open collaboration, and long-term impact.

What we do

Programs designed around real contribution.

01 Projects Incubation, affiliation, visibility, and pathways for open-source work. 02 Opportunities Internships, Google Summer of Code, contributor guides, and structured onboarding. 03 Learning Study groups, events, workshops, and peer support for continuous growth.

Our approach

Mentorship, belonging, and public work.

OSL is not just a list of projects. It is a place where people can ask questions, receive review, practice collaboration, and build a public record of meaningful contributions.

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