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+title: Google Summer of Code 2017
+---
+
+<p>
+<img
+src="http://www.numfocus.org/uploads/6/0/6/9/60696727/1457562110.png"
+title="NumFOCUS Foundation" alt="NumFOCUS Foundation"
+style="float: right; width: 10em; height: 4.5em;" />
+
+<img
+src="https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/images/gsoc2016-sun-373x373.png"
+title="Google Summer of Code 2016" alt="Google Summer of Code 2016"
+style="float: left; width: 4.5em; height: 4.5em; " />
+</p>
+
+MDAnalysis has been accepted as a [sub-org] of the [NumFOCUS] foundation,
+for [Google Summer of Code 2017][gsoc]. If you are interested in working with us
+this summer as a student read the advice and links below and write to us on the
+[mailing list].
+
+We are looking forward to all applications from interested students
+(*undergraduates* and *graduates*).
+
+The application window **deadline** is **April 3, 2017 at 12:00 (MST)**. As part
+of the application process you must familiarize yourself
+with [Google Summer of Code 2017][gsoc]. [Apply] as soon as possible.
+
+# Project Ideas
+
+We have listed several [possible projects][ideas] for you to work on on our
+wiki. Each project is rated with a difficulty and lists the possible mentors for
+it.
+
+Alternatively, if you have another idea about a project please write to us on the
+[developer list][mailing list] and we can discuss it there.
+
+# Information for Students
+
+You must meet our [own requirements] if you want to be a student with MDAnalysis
+this year (read all the docs behind these links!). You must also meet the
+[eligibility criteria].
+
+As a start to get familiar with MDAnalysis and open source development you
+should follow these steps:
+
+## Complete the Tutorial
+
+We have a [tutorial] explaining the basics of MDAnalysis. You should go through
+the tutorial at least once to understand how MDAnalysis is used.
+
+## Introduce yourself to us
+
+Introduce yourself on the [mailing list]. Tell us what you plan to work
+on during the summer or what you have already done with MDAnalysis
+
+## Close an issue of MDAnalysis
+
+You must have *at least one commit in the development branch of
+MDAnalysis* in order to be eligible, i.e.. you must demonstrate that
+you have been seriously engaged with the MDAnalysis project.
+
+We have a list of [easy bugs] to work on in our issue tracker on
+GitHub. We also appreciate if you write more tests or update/improve
+our documentation. To start developing for MDAnalysis have a look at
+our [guide for developers][dev-guide] and write us on the
+[mailing list] if you have more questions about setting up a
+development environment.
+
+— @kain88-de
+
+[sub-org]: https://github.com/numfocus/gsoc#organizations-confirmed-under-numfocus-umbrella
+[NumFOCUS]: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/organizations/4968629817835520/
+[Apply]: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/student-signup/
+[eligibility criteria]: https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/wiki/Google-Summer-Of-Code#eligibility
+[own requirements]: https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/wiki/Google-Summer-Of-Code#our-expectations-from-students
+[easy bugs]: https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3ADifficulty-easy
+[tutorial]: http://www.mdanalysis.org/MDAnalysisTutorial/index.html
+[ideas]: https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/wiki/GSoC-2017-Project-Ideas
+[gsoc]: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/
+[dev-guide]: https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/wiki/Guide-for-Developers
+[mailing list]: {{site.mailinglists.developer.url}}