├── Mentor Checklist.pdf ├── .github └── ISSUE_TEMPLATE │ └── project-proposal.yml └── README.md /Mentor Checklist.pdf: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/qiskit-advocate/qamp-spring-22/HEAD/Mentor Checklist.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/project-proposal.yml: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | name: Project Proposal 2 | description: Suggest an idea for a project 3 | labels: [] 4 | 5 | body: 6 | - type: markdown 7 | attributes: 8 | value: "# Project proposal" 9 | 10 | - type: textarea 11 | attributes: 12 | label: Description 13 | description: one or two paragraphs describing the idea. Projects should take approximately 3 months to reasonably complete. The projects will 1) build technical skills, increase our number of core contributors, and work on meaningful projects we want to integrate into Qiskit or maintain; 2) Tackle problems that relate to advancing quantum computing. For example, publishing a quantum computing paper, building a successful local community, or increasing diversity. 14 | value: | 15 | 18 | validations: 19 | required: true 20 | 21 | - type: textarea 22 | attributes: 23 | label: Deliverables 24 | description: What's the expected result? 25 | value: | 26 | 28 | validations: 29 | required: true 30 | 31 | - type: markdown 32 | attributes: 33 | value: "# Mentors" 34 | 35 | - type: textarea 36 | attributes: 37 | label: Mentors details 38 | description: Please enter mentors' names, GitHub IDs and what they do in the following format. 39 | value: | 40 | 50 | - Mentor 1 51 | - Name: 52 | - GitHub ID: 53 | - What they do: 54 | - Mentor 2 55 | - Name: 56 | - GitHub ID: 57 | - What they do: 58 | validations: 59 | required: true 60 | 61 | - type: markdown 62 | attributes: 63 | value: "# Mentees" 64 | 65 | - type: dropdown 66 | attributes: 67 | label: Number of mentees 68 | description: What is the ideal number of people to work on this project? 69 | options: 70 | - 1 71 | - 2 72 | - 3 73 | - 4 74 | - 5 75 | validations: 76 | required: true 77 | 78 | - type: textarea 79 | attributes: 80 | label: Type of mentees 81 | description: What are the profiles of the ideal participants for this idea? 82 | value: | 83 | 96 | - Mentor 1 97 | - Required: 98 | - item 1 99 | - Nice to have: 100 | - item 1 101 | - Mentor 2 102 | - Required: 103 | - item 1 104 | - Nice to have: 105 | - item 1 106 | validations: 107 | required: true -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # QAMP Spring 22 Cohort 2 | 3 | This is official repositry for the QAMP Spring 22 cohort (Mar - Jun 2022) where projects and checkpoints are documented throughout the program. 4 | 5 | ## What is QAMP? 6 | 7 | Qiskit Advocate Mentorship Program (QAMP) is a program focused on bring new contributors into Qiskit open source software development where Qiskit advocates work on a 3-month projects under the guidance of mentors. 8 | 9 | You can find information about the previous cohorts here: 10 | - [QAMP Fall 21](https://github.com/qiskit-advocate/qamp-fall-21) 11 | - [QAMP Spring 21](https://github.com/qiskit-advocate/qamp-spring-21) 12 | 13 | ## Application 14 | 15 | Link to the application form is shared in the `#qiskit-advocates` channel on Qiskit Slack workspace (only accessible to Qiskit advocates) 16 | 17 | ## Important dates 18 | 19 | *Notes: dates are not finalized and subject to change.* 20 | 21 | - Application: Feb 17 - 28 22 | - Mentor - mentee pairing: Feb 28 - March 8 23 | - Kick-off: Mar 10 24 | - Checkpoint 1: Apr 7 25 | - Checkpoint 2: May 5 26 | - Final showcase: Jun 9 27 | 28 | ## Commitment from mentees 29 | 30 | During application period (a few hours) 31 | - Read and understand the mentorship program. 32 | - Select preferred projects / mentors. 33 | - Demonstrate level of expertise in quantum computing and coding skills. 34 | - Examples: pull requests to Qiskit GitHub repos, blogpost style Qiskit tutorials, research papers. 35 | - If you want to increase your chance of being selected, you can fix an issue on [Qiskit GitHub repos](https://github.com/Qiskit) during the application period. A good place to start are issues with tag ["good first issues"](https://github.com/Qiskit/qiskit-terra/issues?page=1&q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22+sort%3Aupdated-asc+-label%3A%22status%3A+pending+PR%22). 36 | - Submit the [application form](#application). 37 | 38 | During mentoring period (> 5 hours per week) 39 | - Discuss with your mentor to refine project details and define deliverables. (during the first 2 weeks) 40 | - Work on a project with guidance from your mentor. You should dedicate at least 5 hours per week for a meaningful mentorship experience. 41 | - Meet with your mentor regularly to report progress and get feedbacks. (1 hour call every week). 42 | - Present project ideas and progress in the two checkpoints. 43 | - Present final outcome in the final showcase 44 | 45 | ## Frequently Asked Questions 46 | 47 | ### Q: Who is eligible to apply? 48 | A: QAMP is an exclusive offering for Qiskit advocates. You need to become a Qiskit advocates to apply for the program. Read [here](https://github.com/qiskit-advocate/application-guide) for more information about how to become a Qiskit advocate. 49 | 50 | ### Q: Can mentees propose projects? 51 | A: Yes! Mentees can propose project ideas by submitting them as a github issue [here](https://github.com/qiskit-community/qiskit-advocate-mentorship-program/issues) during the application period. If a mentor is interested in your project, you will be matched to work on the project. 52 | 53 | ### Q: I don't have much programming experience, can I still apply? 54 | A: Yes! The mentorship program is meant for developing your skills. Some projects require only minimal programming experience. You will be able to learn and improve your programming skills with guidance of your mentor. 55 | 56 | ### Q: How long is the mentorship program? 57 | A: The official mentoring period is 3 months. See [here](#important-dates) for the important dates. 58 | 59 | ### Q: How does a mentor and a mentee gets matched? 60 | A: You will be matched based on the project preference and interest areas indicated in your application form as well as the evidence you have provided to demonstrate your experience and commitment. 61 | 62 | ## Acknowledgement 63 | 64 | Special thanks to [Amira Abbas](https://github.com/amyami187), [Diego Emilio Serrano](https://github.com/diemilio), [Julien Gacon](https://github.com/Cryoris) and [Michał Stęchły](https://github.com/mstechly) for sharing their experiences and insights from [qosf mentorship program](https://qosf.org/qc_mentorship/) which were crucial in shaping this mentorship program for Qiskit advocates. 65 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------