Program Schedule & Timelines
The Linux Foundation Mentorship Program follows the following term names, however the program administrators can use any Term name during program creation. For details, see program terms of Program Setup.
Full-Time Terms:
Spring Term: March 1st - May 31st
mentorships available on LFX Mentorship: Jan 15th, 2021
mentee applications open: Jan 15th - Feb 12th (4 weeks)
application review/admission decisions/HR paperwork: Feb 15th - Feb 26th
Note: Dates may vary based on project guidelines.
Summer Term: June 1st - August 31st
mentorships available on LFX Mentorship: April 15th, 2021
mentee applications open: April 15th - May 14th (4 weeks)
application review/admission decisions/HR paperwork: May 17th - May 31st
Note: Dates may vary based on project guidelines.
Fall Term: September 1st - Nov 30th
mentorships available on LFX Mentorship: July 15th, 2021
mentee applications open: July 15th - August 12th (4 weeks)
application review/admission decisions/HR paperwork: August 12th - August 31st
Note:
Dates may vary based on project guidelines.
Part-time terms will continue for three to six months based on project guidelines.
Activity Timelines
Mentorship duration - three months (12 weeks - full-time schedule)
Week 1: Mentorship program begins with the initial work assignments
End of Week 3: First mentee evaluations due (optional per mentor/program admin)
End of Week 6: Midterm mentee evaluations due and first stipend payment (50% of the total amount) approvals
End of Week 9: Third mentee evaluations due (optional per mentor/program admin)
End of Week 12: Final mentee evaluations and mentee feedback/blog submission due, second and second stipend payment (50% of the total amount) approvals
Mentorship duration - six months (24 weeks - part-time schedule)
Week 1: Mentorship program begins with the initial work assignments
End of Week 6: First mentee evaluations due (optional per mentor/program admin)
End of Week 12: Midterm mentee evaluations due and first stipend payment (50% of the total amount) approvals
End of Week 18: Third mentee evaluations due (optional per mentor/program admin)
End of Week 24: Final mentee evaluations and mentee feedback/blog submission due, second and second stipend payment (50% of the total amount) approvals
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