PQCA: Call for Mentorship Proposals [Summer 2026] #197
Description
See https://github.com/PQCA/wiki/wiki/PQCA-Mentorship-Program
The PQCA is calling for proposals & mentors for projects for summer 2026 (mentorships running June - August).
@pq-code-package/pqcp-tsc., please consider submitting.
See the relevant dates below:
2026 Summer Mentorship Timeline
CALL FOR MENTORS
- February 2 - March 13: Community members submit mentorship project proposals
- March 16 - March 27: Mentorship project proposal review by Technical Advisory Council (mentors or proposal submitters may be asked to clarify or address questions raised by the TAC)
APPLICATION PROCESS
- March 30 - May 8: Mentee application period on LFX Mentorship
- May 11 - May 22: Mentee application review and applicant interview
- May 25 - May 29: Selected mentee notifications
2026 Summer Program Schedule
| Phase | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding with Mentor | June 1–5 | Review materials & develop project plan |
| Project Working Period | June 8 – August 28 | ~30 hours/week expected |
| Midterm Evaluation | July 13–17 | Mentors to submit evaluations |
| Final Evaluation | August 24–28 | Mentors to submit evaluations |
| Blog Post Submission | August 28 - September 11 | We ask that all mentees showcase their contributions through a blog post on the PQCA website at the end of the mentorship. |
Note: Program dates are subject to change.