The Processing Foundation is thrilled to announce the open call for pr05 (pronounced “pros”), a new grant and mentorship initiative designed to support the professional growth of early to mid-career software developers through hands-on involvement in open-source projects. This is a unique opportunity to grow as a developer while making a tangible impact on software projects used by millions of creatives, artists, educators, and students globally. The topic of this year’s program is 'New Beginnings', focusing on supporting projects that will enhance and solidify the Processing and p5.js ecosystems and help lay strong foundations for their futures.

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Participation in the program is entirely online and we invite developers from around the world to apply. A total of five candidates will be invited to join our 2024 cohort. Selected candidates will receive a** $10,000 stipend to allow them to spend 200 hours over a period of 4 months** on their contributions. If you are an early to mid-career programmer, coder, developer, or software engineer and are excited about contributing to open-source projects, this program is for you.

We particularly encourage applications by individuals from communities historically underrepresented or marginalized in tech fields due to race, gender, class, sexuality, immigration/documentation status, age, geographical location, and/or disability. Our goal is to build a diverse cohort of participants dedicated to enhancing the Processing and p5.js ecosystems while enriching their professional journey.

Learn more about the pr05 grant. If you have any questions, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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