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== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
=== What is meant by "Presentation of the University program" in the application form? === | |||
We would like to see what kind of degree your are currently pursuing (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Master of Science in IT Security, ..), as well as a description of the | |||
We would like to see what kind of degree your are currently pursuing (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Master of Science in IT Security, ..), as well as a description of the university itself. This is another data point that gives us more information about the applicants' chances to successfully complete a project. | |||
=== Can students apply to multiple projects? === | |||
Yes. Students can apply to one or more projects. Students cannot apply twice for the same project, even if their team compositions varies. | Yes. Students can apply to one or more projects. Students cannot apply twice for the same project, even if their team compositions varies. | ||
=== What criteria will you use to select the candidates? === | |||
The skills and passion of the team members are key points. The size of the team may play in the favor of applicants, but is not a requirement. A single candidate who can show a portfolio of successful projects will have the same chances as larger teams. | The skills and passion of the team members are key points. The size of the team may play in the favor of applicants, but is not a requirement. A single candidate who can show a portfolio of successful projects will have the same chances as larger teams. | ||
Commitment from the University is a strong requirement. Students need to demonstrate that their professors support them, and will give them time to work on the projects. The ideal situation is for a team to pick a MWoS project as their final thesis, and work on the project for a full semester. Not all students will be able to do so, and we will evaluate all applications with the same level of scrutiny. | Commitment from the University is a strong requirement. Students need to demonstrate that their professors support them, and will give them time to work on the projects. The ideal situation is for a team to pick a MWoS project as their final thesis, and work on the project for a full semester. Not all students will be able to do so, and we will evaluate all applications with the same level of scrutiny. | ||
=== Can I still work on Mozilla projects if I am not selected for MWoS? === | |||
Yes! We continuously have projects that are available for students to grab! Take a look at the [[Security/Mentorship|Mentorship]] program, and reach out to us in the #security IRC channel if you are interested. | Yes! We continuously have projects that are available for students to grab! Take a look at the [[Security/Mentorship|Mentorship]] program, and reach out to us in the #security IRC channel if you are interested. | ||