===== Applications =====
You can [[https://python.g-node.org/apply|apply online]]. Application deadline: **23:59 UTC, 31 May, 2018**. There will be no deadline extension, so be sure to apply on time ;-) Check out the [[application_form_preview|preview]] of the application form to see what information is needed for your application.
Be sure to read the [[faq|FAQ]] before applying. Some years we received up to 300 applications. Given that we accept 30 [[https://python.g-node.org/python-summerschool-2017/students|participants]], this makes for an acceptance rate of less than 10%. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their motivation and profile.
We received 188 applications. We are now reviewing the applications to select 30 candidates to be invited. Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent by **30 June, 2018**. Applications have been reviewed, notifications of acceptance/waiting list/rejection have been sent on **14 June, 2018**. The [[students|30 participants]] have been selected.
If you missed the deadline, write to [[python-info@g-node.org]] to be put on the announcement list for next year.
Participation is for free, i.e. **no fee is charged**! Participants however should take care of travel, living, and accommodation expenses by themselves.
**WARNING:** You are supposed to know the basics of **Python** and **git** to participate in the lectures! Go through the [[introductory_material|introductory material]] and verify that you know what is in there!