The FOSSEE Summer Fellowship 2025 invites enthusiastic students to work on open-source projects at IIT Bombay. This fellowship provides hands-on experience in software development, data analysis, and digital tools while contributing to the Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) community. If you’re passionate about coding, research, or animation, this internship can be a great addition to your portfolio.
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Why Join the FOSSEE Summer Fellowship?
The FOSSEE (Free/Libre and Open Source Software for Education) project is supported by the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Government of India). It aims to promote open-source software solutions for academia and industry. This summer fellowship offers students an opportunity to engage in real-world projects, work with IIT Bombay faculty, and gain valuable skills.
Key Details of FOSSEE Summer Fellowship 2025
- Mode: Hybrid (Remote or at IIT Bombay)
- Duration: May 15, 2025 โ July 15, 2025 (Tentative)
- Eligibility: Students from all disciplines can apply
- Application Deadline: April 7, 2025
- Result Announcement: April 15, 2025
- Start Date: May 15, 2025
Selected students will work part-time or full-time depending on the availability of the IIT Bombay hostel.
Available Projects and Screening Tasks
Fellows can choose from a variety of projects across domains like Civil Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Web Development, and Animation.
1. Osdag (Civil & Structural Engineering)
- Develop a Python program for shear force & bending moment calculations.
- Create a CAD drawing of structural elements using PythonOCC.
- Design a React-based Web UI for Osdag.
๐ง Contact: contact-osdag@fossee.in
2. eSim (Electronics & Embedded Systems)
- Contribute to eSim research migration.
- Upgrade existing eSim simulation tools.
๐ง Contact: contact-esim@fossee.in
3. OpenFOAM CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
- Simulate heat transfer in a closed cavity.
- Develop a GUI application for CFD applications.
๐ง Contact: contact-cfd@fossee.in
4. Web Development
- Create a custom Drupal 10 theme.
- Extend the Olivero theme in Drupal.
๐ง Contact: contact-web@fossee.in
5. Animation & Graphics (FOCAL)
- Graphic Design โ Create book covers, infographics, and posters.
- Animation โ Make a short 2D/3D animated video.
๐ง Contact: contact-focal@fossee.in
6. Spoken Tutorials (Education & Training)
- Develop a 2-minute tutorial video for open-source software.
๐ง Contact: contact-info@fossee.in
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Benefits of FOSSEE Summer Fellowship
- Work with IIT Bombay faculty on innovative open-source projects.
- Certificate of Completion from the FOSSEE Project.
- Featured on the FOSSEE website as a contributor.
Rules & Regulations
- Fellows will be assessed weekly on their performance.
- Work must be original and open-source.
- Minimum 1.5 months commitment is required.
- The decision of the FOSSEE team is final regarding selection.
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How to Apply for FOSSEE Summer Fellowship 2025?
To apply, follow these steps:
- Get Selected โ Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
- Choose a Project โ Select a project from the available categories.
- Complete a Screening Task โ Submit a task relevant to your chosen project.
- Register Online โ Fill out the FOSSEE Summer Fellowship 2025 Registration Form.
- Wait for Review โ The FOSSEE team will evaluate your submission.
For any queries, email info@fossee.in.