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Dev Opportunity Radar #12: $10K+ Magnificent Grants, Free CodePath Courses, AI Societal Impact Lab Fellowship, and Interview Prep 101

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:48:56 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition features Magnificent Grants, the AI Societal Impact Lab Autumn 2026 Fellowship, CodePath's Fall 2026 Courses, and Interview Prep 101, a free workshop recording from CodePath's Emerging Engineers Summit packed with practical advice for technical interviews.

If you're new to the series, you can also browse previous editions, search past opportunities, and explore Community Finds, Reader Updates, and Resources Worth Checking Out on the Dev Opportunity Radar website. I've also written a short post about why I built it. You'll find links to both at the end of this article.

This week's 🌟 Community Finds section features an opportunity shared by Konark Sharma (@konark_13). Thank you, Konark, for recommending the Zero Downtime Hackathon. I always enjoy seeing readers help others discover opportunities they might otherwise have missed, and I hope this section continues to grow.

If you've discovered something through the radar, I'd love to hear about it. Whether you applied to an opportunity, attended an event, joined a community, completed a program, built something, or found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd be happy to feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section (with your permission).

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, event, or anything else you think deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your 🌟 Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

⚡ Quick Scan
🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions
📍 This Week's Opportunities
- 📌 Magnificent Grants
- 📌 AI Societal Impact Lab Autumn 2026 Fellowship
- 📌 CodePath Fall 2026 Courses
📚 Resources Worth Checking Out
- CodePath: Interview Prep 101
🌟 Community Finds
- Zero Downtime Hackathon
💙 Reader Updates
👋 Until Next Friday
🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Format	Deadline
Magnificent Grants	Magnificent Grants	Grant & Fellowship	Hybrid	Rolling
AI Societal Impact Lab Autumn 2026 Fellowship	AI Societal Impact Lab	Fellowship	Remote	September 4
CodePath Fall 2026 Courses	CodePath	Technical Education Program	Virtual	August 23

Resource Highlight

Resource	Why Check It Out
CodePath: Interview Prep 101	A free workshop recording covering practical interview strategies, communication, structuring answers, and techniques to help you perform more confidently in technical interviews.

Community Finds

Shared By	Find	Type	Format
Konark Sharma (@konark_13)	Zero Downtime Hackathon	AI Hackathon	In Person (San Francisco)

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, program details, and application requirements can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to visit the official program page, review the latest information, and confirm that you're eligible.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

I've already covered these in detail, so I won't repeat everything here. If any of them catch your attention, you can find the full overview, eligibility details, and application links in the original edition.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Format	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	In Person	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	In Person	Rolling	Edition #4
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Remote	Rolling	Edition #6
Solo Grants	Solo Grants	Microgrant for Solo Builders	Remote	Rolling	Edition #7
Claude for Open Source	Anthropic	Open Source Program	Remote	Rolling	Edition #7
AIAF Fellowship 2026	AIAF × AE Studio	AI Research Fellowship	Remote	August 17	Edition #8
The Bridge	Entrepreneurs First	Founder Residency	In Person	August 30	Edition #9
Develop for Good Winter 2027	Develop for Good	Student Volunteer Program	Remote	August 31	Edition #10
Claude Community Ambassadors	Anthropic	Community Ambassador Program	Hybrid (Local Events)	Rolling	Edition #11
Z Fellows	Z Fellows	Founder Fellowship	Hybrid	Rolling	Edition #11

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 Magnificent Grants

Who it's for: Builders, founders, researchers, creators, and ambitious young people aged 25 or younger who are working on ambitious ideas, side projects, startups, or other high-impact work. You don't need to have a company or drop out of school to apply, although showing meaningful progress on what you're building will strengthen your application.

What stands out: Magnificent Grants awards $10,000+ grants to a small group of young builders each year, along with two years of mentorship from experienced founders and investors. Unlike many startup programs, the grant comes with no equity requirement, allowing recipients to continue building independently while receiving ongoing support.

I wanted to include this because it's refreshing to see a program that's willing to support people at a very early stage. Many fellowships expect applicants to already have traction, funding, or a well-established company. Here, the focus seems to be on identifying exceptional people with ambitious ideas and helping them move faster.

Another thing I like is that the support extends well beyond the grant itself. Fellows become part of a two-year community where they receive mentorship, meet other grantees, and continue building relationships with experienced founders and investors. The fact that you don't need to drop out of school or leave your job also makes it accessible to more people who are still exploring their ideas.

Grant: $10,000+ (no equity required)

Program Duration: Two years

Who can apply: Anyone aged 25 or younger from anywhere in the world.

Application Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 AI Societal Impact Lab Autumn 2026 Fellowship

Who it's for: Recent graduates, early-career researchers, and people interested in exploring how AI is shaping society. While the fellowship is primarily aimed at applicants from the social sciences and humanities, people from STEM, the arts, and other backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Previous AI experience is welcome but not required.

What stands out: The AI Societal Impact Lab Autumn 2026 Fellowship is a remote 8 to 10-week program that brings together people interested in the societal and political implications of AI. Fellows participate in weekly discussions, receive mentorship, work on a collaborative group project, attend workshops and seminars, and write their own analytical piece that will be published on the AI Societal Impact Lab website.

I wanted to include this because most AI fellowships focus on building models or developing technical skills. This one takes a different approach by exploring the broader questions around how AI is changing society and encouraging thoughtful discussions from people with different backgrounds.

Another thing I like is that you don't need to be an AI expert to apply. The fellowship welcomes people from a variety of disciplines and creates a space where different perspectives can come together. If you've been curious about AI governance, ethics, public policy, or the social impact of emerging technologies, this looks like a great place to learn and contribute.

Program Duration: Approximately 8 to 10 weeks (starting in mid to late September 2026)

Time Commitment: Around 4 hours per week

Format: Fully remote

Benefits: Mentorship, workshops and seminars, collaborative group project, publication on the AI Societal Impact Lab website, and a community of fellows.

Who can apply: Recent graduates, early-career researchers, and applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including humanities, social sciences, STEM, and the arts.

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026 (rolling until filled)

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 CodePath Fall 2026 Courses

Who it's for: Students and recent graduates in computer science or software-related programs who want to strengthen their technical skills, prepare for internships and full-time roles, and learn in a structured, instructor-led environment. Some pathways have additional prerequisites, so be sure to review the requirements before applying.

What stands out: CodePath is offering its Fall 2026 cohort of free, instructor-led technical courses in Applied AI Engineering, Technical Interview Prep, Cybersecurity, and Web Development. Each pathway runs virtually for around 10 weeks, combining live classes, hands-on assignments, projects, and mentorship from engineers at leading technology companies.

I wanted to include this because I've personally completed two CodePath courses: Intermediate Cybersecurity (with Honors) and Intro to Technical Interview Prep. They were genuinely some of the most valuable learning experiences I've had. The courses aren't passive video lectures. Every week includes live, interactive sessions, breakout discussions with peers and teaching assistants, and practical assignments that push you to apply what you've learned.

One thing I also appreciate is that CodePath expects commitment. Getting accepted isn't the final step. Every applicant is required to complete pre-work as part of the admissions process, and it takes real time and effort. It's one of the reasons the community stays so engaged. Everyone begins the course having already demonstrated they're willing to put in the work.

Another thing I like is that the experience continues well beyond the classroom. After completing a course, students gain access to career services, a large network of students and alumni, industry mentors, recruiting events, career fairs, workshops with leading technology companies, and an active Slack community where people continue learning and helping one another.

Available Pathways:

Applied AI Engineering
Technical Interview Prep
Cybersecurity
Web Development

Duration: Approximately 10 weeks

Format: Virtual, instructor-led

Cost: Free

Who can apply: Students aged 18+ who will be enrolled in a U.S. college or university during Fall 2026 in a computer science or software-related degree program. WEB101 and CYB101 are open to students from all majors. Recent computer science graduates are also eligible. Individual courses may have additional prerequisites.

Application Deadline: August 23, 2026

💡 Tip: Don't wait until the last minute. After submitting your application, you'll need to complete the required pre-work before your application can be reviewed. The pre-work takes time, so applying early gives you the best chance of completing everything before the deadline.

🔗 Learn More & Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

CodePath: Interview Prep 101 (Free Workshop Recording)

Who it's for: Students, new graduates, internship applicants, and anyone preparing for software engineering interviews.

What stands out: This free session from CodePath's 2024 Emerging Engineers Summit focuses on the parts of interviewing that people often overlook. Instead of diving straight into coding problems, it covers how to make a strong first impression, communicate your thought process, structure your answers, and approach technical interviews with more confidence.

I wanted to include this because interview preparation isn't just about solving LeetCode problems. Being able to clearly explain your thinking, communicate with your interviewer, and approach questions in a structured way can make a huge difference. I found this session practical and easy to follow, especially for people preparing for internships or new graduate roles.

Another thing I like is that it's only around an hour long, making it an easy resource to watch before interview season. If you're already practicing coding problems, this is a nice complement that focuses on the communication side of technical interviews.

Format: Free recorded workshop

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Topics Covered: Technical interview preparation, communication, structuring answers, interview tips, and best practices.

🔗 Watch the Session

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

Zero Downtime Hackathon

Shared by Konark Sharma (@konark_13).

Konark shared the Zero Downtime Hackathon, and I thought it would be worth passing along for anyone interested in building AI applications.

The hackathon focuses on building resilient AI systems rather than just prototypes. Participants will use Port for project organization, Bright Data Scraper Studio for web data extraction, and SigNoz for observability to create an end-to-end application, pipeline, or AI agent. Projects will also be judged by engineers from Anthropic.

I wanted to feature this because it encourages participants to think beyond simply getting an AI application to work. It emphasizes planning, monitoring, and building systems that can continue running even when things change, which are skills that become increasingly important as AI projects move into production.

There are also some exciting prizes, including an NVIDIA DGX Spark AI Supercomputer for the overall winner, along with track prizes for the best integrations with each sponsor tool.

Who it's for: Developers, students, builders, and AI enthusiasts interested in building production-ready AI applications.

Format: In-person hackathon (San Francisco, California)

Event Date: August 22, 2026

Team Size: 1 to 4 participants

🔗 Learn More & Register

Thank you to Konark Sharma (@konark_13) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

I'm looking forward to this section gradually growing over time, and I'd still love to hear from you.

One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

If you discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

If you'd like to share an update, feel free to leave a comment on this edition. With your permission, I may feature it in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you so other readers can celebrate your journey too.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

Every week, I spend time searching for opportunities, resources, and communities that I think deserve a little more attention. But one of my favorite parts of this series isn't the research. It's seeing what happens after an edition is published.

Seeing someone discover an opportunity, apply to a program, share a resource, suggest a Community Find, or come back to tell us what they learned reminds me why I started Dev Opportunity Radar in the first place.

The goal has always been simple:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

Thanks to all of you, it feels like we're doing exactly that.

Whether you've been reading since the very first edition or this is your first time here, thank you for being part of the journey. Every comment, suggestion, and shared opportunity helps make this series better than I could build on my own.

If you ever come across an opportunity, resource, event, community, or anything else you think deserves more attention, I'd love for you to share it in the comments. And if Dev Opportunity Radar helped you discover something exciting, I'd love to hear that too.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for helping make this our radar, not just mine.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

Until then, take care, and I hope you discover something amazing this week 💙

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

If this is your first time discovering the series, you can explore every edition, browse opportunities by category, discover Community Finds, and catch up on Reader Updates on the Dev Opportunity Radar website.

👉 Website

I also wrote a short post about why I built the website and the journey behind it.

👉 Website Launch Post

Dev Opportunity Radar #11: Claude Community Ambassadors, YC Startup Internship Expo, Z Fellows, and Stanford's AI Agents Course

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:52:30 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition features the Claude Community Ambassadors Program, the YC Startup Internship Expo, Z Fellows, and CS329A: Self-Improving AI Agents, a free graduate-level Stanford course exploring the latest research behind modern AI agents.

If you're new to the series, you can also browse previous editions, search past opportunities, and explore Community Finds, Reader Updates, and Resources Worth Checking Out on the Dev Opportunity Radar website. I've also written a short post about why I built it. You'll find links to both at the end of this article.

This week's 🌟 Community Finds section features opportunities shared by Francis (@francistrdev) and Konark Sharma (@konark_13). I always love seeing readers help others discover opportunities they might otherwise have missed.

If you've discovered something through the radar, I'd love to hear about it. Whether you applied to an opportunity, attended an event, joined a community, completed a program, built something, or found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd be happy to feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section (with your permission).

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, event, or anything else you think deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your 🌟 Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

⚡ Quick Scan
🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions
📍 This Week's Opportunities
- 📌 Claude Community Ambassadors
- 📌 YC Startup Internship Expo
- 📌 Z Fellows
📚 Resources Worth Checking Out
- CS329A: Self-Improving AI Agents
🌟 Community Finds
- CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
- JPMorganChase Code for Good Singapore & Software Engineer Program
💙 Reader Updates
👋 Until Next Friday
🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Format	Deadline
Claude Community Ambassadors	Anthropic	Community Ambassador Program	Hybrid (Local Events)	Rolling
YC Startup Internship Expo	Y Combinator	Startup Career Expo	In Person (San Francisco)	August 15 (Event)
Z Fellows	Z Fellows	Founder Fellowship	Hybrid	Rolling

Resource Highlight

Resource	Why Check It Out
CS329A: Self-Improving AI Agents	A free graduate-level Stanford course covering modern AI agent research, including constitutional AI, tool use, planning, reinforcement learning, memory, and evaluation frameworks.

Community Finds

Shared By	Find	Type	Format
Francis (@francistrdev)	CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Remote
Konark Sharma (@konark_13)	JPMorganChase Code for Good Singapore & Software Engineer Program	Hackathon & Internship	In Person (Singapore)

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, program details, and application requirements can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to visit the official program page, review the latest information, and confirm that you're eligible.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Format	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	In Person	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	In Person	Rolling	Edition #4
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Remote	Rolling	Edition #6
Solo Grants	Solo Grants	Microgrant for Solo Builders	Remote	Rolling	Edition #7
Claude for Open Source	Anthropic	Open Source Program	Remote	Rolling	Edition #7
AIAF Fellowship 2026	AIAF × AE Studio	AI Research Fellowship	Remote	August 17	Edition #8
The Bridge	Entrepreneurs First	Founder Residency	In Person	August 30	Edition #9
Develop for Good Winter 2027	Develop for Good	Student Volunteer Program	Remote	August 31	Edition #10
OpenAI Student Collective	OpenAI	Campus Leadership Program	In Person (Campus-Based)	August 10	Edition #10

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 Claude Community Ambassadors

Who it's for: Developers, community organizers, meetup hosts, technical educators, and active Claude users who enjoy bringing people together and helping others learn. You don't need to be a professional developer, but you should have meaningful experience using Claude and a track record of community involvement.

What stands out: The Claude Community Ambassadors program gives community builders the opportunity to grow local Claude communities with support from Anthropic. Ambassadors can host meetups, workshops, hackathons, and other community events while receiving event funding, monthly API credits, ready-to-use event materials, swag, and promotion through Anthropic's channels.

I wanted to include this because most ambassador programs are focused on students. This one is different. It's designed for people who are already active in their local tech communities or online communities and want to help others explore Claude while building a stronger local developer ecosystem.

Another thing I like is that the program goes beyond hosting events. Ambassadors get early access to selected features, opportunities to participate in Builders Council sessions, and a direct way to share feedback from their communities with Anthropic's product teams. If you enjoy teaching, organizing events, or building developer communities, this could be a great opportunity to make an impact while connecting with other community leaders around the world.

Program Duration: Ongoing

Cost: Free

Benefits: Event sponsorship, monthly Claude API credits, exclusive swag, access to a private Ambassador Slack, pre-release features, and opportunities to provide product feedback.

Who can apply: Community builders and experienced Claude users from anywhere in the world. Professional developer experience is not required.

Application Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 YC Startup Internship Expo

Who it's for: Students looking for internships, co-ops, semester internships, or new graduate roles who will be in the San Francisco Bay Area on August 15. YC is also encouraging applications from exceptional high school builders.

What stands out: The YC Startup Internship Expo is a one-day, acceptance-only event where students can meet founders, engineers, and hiring teams from 50+ Y Combinator startups. Rather than browsing job boards, attendees get the chance to explore what it's actually like to work at early-stage AI startups, participate in coding and AI challenges, network with startup teams, and even interview onsite with more than 40 YC companies.

I wanted to include this because opportunities like this don't come around very often. Instead of applying online and hoping someone sees your resume, you get to meet founders and engineers face-to-face, ask questions, and learn how some of today's fastest-growing AI startups actually build products.

Another thing I like is that it's more than just a career fair. Alongside the startup expo, there will be coding and AI challenges, giveaways, food trucks, and onsite interviews happening throughout the day. If you're already spending the summer in San Francisco or studying in the Bay Area, this could be a great opportunity to explore internships while connecting with people building at the forefront of AI.

Event Date: August 15, 2026

Location: San Francisco, California

Cost: Free (application required)

Who can apply: Students interning in San Francisco, students attending Bay Area colleges or universities, and exceptional high school builders who will be in the Bay Area on the event date.

Application Process: Acceptance only

Travel Support: No travel sponsorship is provided.

🔗 Learn More & Apply

📌 Z Fellows

Who it's for: Technical builders, aspiring founders, students, recent graduates, researchers, engineers, and anyone working on a side project or startup. You can apply solo or with a team, and you don't need to have a company yet.

What stands out: Z Fellows is a one-week founder program that brings together a small group of ambitious builders with founders and investors behind companies like Figma, Vercel, Instacart, Netflix, DoorDash, and AngelList. The week is designed to help early builders learn from experienced founders, connect with other ambitious people, and accelerate whatever they're working on. The support doesn't stop after the program. Z Fellows continues helping founders throughout their journey.

I wanted to include this because most startup programs expect you to already have a company, traction, or funding. Z Fellows takes a different approach. It's built for people who are still early and simply have the ambition to build something meaningful. Whether you're working on a side project, exploring an idea, or already building a startup, the focus is on backing people with potential before everyone else notices them.

Another thing I like is how flexible the program is. You don't need to quit your job, leave school, or even have a co-founder to apply. The program is mostly virtual, with the final day taking place in San Francisco or New York City, making it accessible to builders from around the world. Applicants can also choose to participate without funding or accept an optional $10,000 investment through a SAFE agreement if it makes sense for their company.

Program Duration: One week (multiple cohorts each year)

Format: Mostly virtual, with the final day held in San Francisco or New York City

Funding: Optional $10,000 investment through a SAFE agreement

Who can apply: Builders from anywhere in the world. No age restrictions. You can apply as an individual or as a team, and you don't need a company to get started.

Application Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

CS329A: Self-Improving AI Agents

Who it's for: Developers, AI engineers, researchers, graduate students, and anyone who already has a basic understanding of large language models and wants to dive deeper into modern AI agent research.

What stands out: CS329A: Self-Improving AI Agents is a graduate-level course from Stanford University that explores how AI agents can continuously improve through interaction with themselves and their environment. The lecture recordings cover many of the ideas shaping today's AI landscape, including constitutional AI, reinforcement learning, test-time scaling, tool use, memory, planning, multimodal agents, and evaluation frameworks for agentic systems.

I wanted to include this because there's a lot of discussion about AI agents right now, but it can be difficult to separate hype from the underlying concepts. This course is taught by researchers working in the field and provides a structured way to understand many of the techniques behind modern agent systems.

Another thing I like is that the course doesn't focus on a single framework or API. Instead, it explores the research ideas that are driving the next generation of AI agents, making it a resource that's likely to stay useful even as tools continue to evolve.

Format: Free online lecture recordings

Level: Graduate / Advanced

Topics Covered: Self-improving LLMs, Constitutional AI, reinforcement learning, test-time scaling, tool use, memory, planning, multimodal agents, and AI evaluation.

🔗 Watch the Lecture Playlist

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Back in Edition #6, I featured CALEC's remote volunteer and internship opportunities after Francis (@francistrdev) shared them with the community. If you missed it, you can find the full overview and all the details in Edition #6.

Since sharing this opportunity with the community, Francis has also published a dedicated DEV post about the Full-Stack Developer volunteer role at CALEC. If that role interests you, it's worth checking out for his perspective and some additional information about what the team is looking for.

🔗 Francis' post

🔗 CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities | 🔗 Edition #6

JPMorganChase Code for Good Singapore & Software Engineer Program

Shared by Konark Sharma (@konark_13).

Konark shared two opportunities from JPMorganChase that I thought would be worth passing along for students interested in software engineering.

The first is Code for Good Singapore, a two-day social impact hackathon where participants work alongside JPMorganChase engineers to build technology solutions for nonprofit organizations. Besides the experience itself, the event also serves as a pathway to the company's 2027 Early Careers Software Engineer Program in Singapore.

He also shared the 2027 Software Engineer Program - Summer Analyst (Singapore). Interns work on real software engineering projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, receive mentorship and training, and may be considered for a full-time graduate role based on their performance.

I thought these were worth featuring because they offer more than just a hackathon or an internship. Together, they provide a chance to gain hands-on experience, connect with engineers, and potentially open the door to future opportunities at one of the world's largest technology employers.

Who it's for: Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field who are interested in software engineering opportunities in Singapore.

Application Deadlines:

Code for Good Singapore: September 18, 2026
Software Engineer Program - Summer Analyst (Singapore): October 29, 2026

🔗 Code for Good Singapore

🔗 Software Engineer Program - Summer Analyst (Singapore)

Thank you to Francis (@francistrdev) and Konark Sharma (@konark_13) for thinking of the radar and sharing these with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

I'm looking forward to this section gradually growing over time, and I'd still love to hear from you.

One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

The goal has always been simple:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

Thanks to all of you, it feels like we're doing exactly that.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for helping make this our radar, not just mine.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

Until then, take care, and I hope you discover something amazing this week 💙

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

👉 Website

I also wrote a short post about why I built the website and the journey behind it.

👉 Website Launch Post

How I Contributed to a Laravel Application Without Knowing Laravel

Elmar Chavez — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:27:12 +0000

Two months ago, I was given access to a codebase with an unfamiliar language and framework. I felt a lot of pressure. Coming from a React and JavaScript background, contributing to a PHP and Laravel project felt intimidating.

I feared that learning a new environment would take me a few months before I could make a meaningful contribution.

But this wasn't the case.

While cleaning my keyboard one afternoon, I looked at the keycaps I removed (pictured above) and was reminded of solving puzzles as a kid. You don't solve a puzzle by staring at all the pieces at once. You connect one familiar piece to another until the picture slowly appears.

That's exactly how I ended up learning Laravel.

As I explored the codebase, I realized I was mentally creating key steps to learning an unfamiliar technology.

Don't Start From Scratch

When I started, I literally felt like I was back on square one. But after a few weeks, I realized I wasn't starting from scratch.

I already knew concepts like package managers, Git, debugging, and project structure. I just didn't know what those concepts were called in Laravel.

My question then gradually changed from "How do I learn Laravel?" to "What is Laravel's version of something I already know?" It was like connecting new knowledge to concepts I was already comfortable with. I'm just actively expanding it.

React has components, while Laravel has Blade templates and Livewire components. Different tools, but same concepts.

Every framework has its own syntax that solves the same problem. It's up to us to find the parallels.

This kind of approach can be applied to anything really. If you want to learn something new, try to relate it to something that is kind of similar to what you already know.

Ideas start connecting faster and learning will become much easier.

Learn the Critical 20%

In the past, I was the type of student who wants to know everything or else I'll end up not understanding at all. But now, as I grew older I realized knowing enough to get started is more than enough.

Learn enough to become productive.

Learning too deeply about something on the first day is a death sentence for the brain.

I didn't try to learn everything. Instead, I focused on the 20% of Laravel that would let me accomplish 80% of my daily work.

Now this is the critical part. I made mistakes and most of the time they are quite laughable. If I were still the junior high school me, I would be too disappointed in myself.

But now, I'm just happy I'm finding these mistakes. It shows me exactly what I need to learn. It's not like school where we are given the syllabus. It's more of discovering the lessons yourself once a mistake happens.

We just need to have the discipline to not skip these lessons because that's what makes this setup work. The struggle of understanding new lessons is what makes a good engineer.

Start Before You're Ready

This step is harder than it looks, especially if you're like me who likes everything ready from the start. But the truth is, the more you go inside the colosseum, the more you understand your weaknesses.

No one can tell you where you are lacking better than you.

So I decided facing it head-on and lo and behold, I failed miserably. It was my first time setting up a Docker environment, Linux, WSL, Ubuntu, and everything that came with it. It took me around three weeks to get the local dev environment working before I could contribute.

Oh boy, let me tell you, I learned a lot. I mean a lot.

I even learned CI during the process and I quickly applied it in my web portfolio. I also made a fun video to document my experience:

You can watch the video here in this pull request. I feel like we all had this feeling once in a while 🤣

Overall, I experienced the real thing. A messy real world web application that wasn't mine, but one I was responsible for fixing, maintaining, and scaling. No amount of personal projects could top that.

Final Thoughts

Looking back, I'm glad that I adapted, contributed, and presented my work during our tech meetings.

I am becoming more comfortable living in the uncomfortable.

I asked questions when I needed help, and helped others whenever I could. It was fulfilling. This is something I can confidently say after my early experiences in tech, and I'm excited for what comes next.

If you made it this far, thank you for reading my blog. See you again when inspiration strikes!

Dev Opportunity Radar #10: OpenAI Student Collective, Develop for Good, MLH Global Hack Week & Learning How to Learn

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:02:04 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition features Develop for Good, MLH Global Hack Week: Agents, the OpenAI Student Collective, and Learning How to Learn, a free Coursera course that has helped millions of people become more effective learners.

If you're new to the series, you can now browse previous editions, search past opportunities, and explore Community Finds, Reader Updates, and Resources Worth Checking Out on the Dev Opportunity Radar website. I've also written a short post about why I built it. You'll find links to both at the end of this article.

If you've discovered something through the radar, I'd love to hear about it. Whether you applied to an opportunity, joined a community, completed a program, or found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd be happy to feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section (with your permission).

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

⚡ Quick Scan
🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions
📍 This Week's Opportunities
- 📌 Develop for Good Winter 2027 Student Volunteer Program
- 📌 MLH Global Hack Week: Agents
- 📌 OpenAI Student Collective
📚 Resources Worth Checking Out
- Learning How to Learn (Free Coursera Course)
🌟 Community Finds
- CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
💙 Reader Updates
👋 Until Next Friday
🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Format	Deadline
Develop for Good Winter 2027	Develop for Good	Student Volunteer Program	Remote	August 31
Global Hack Week: Agents	Major League Hacking (MLH)	Online Hack Week	Remote	August 7 (Event Starts)
OpenAI Student Collective	OpenAI	Campus Leadership Program	In Person (Campus-Based)	August 10

Resource Highlight

Resource	Why Check It Out
Learning How to Learn	A free Coursera course that teaches practical learning strategies, memory techniques, and study habits that can help you learn technical subjects more effectively.

Community Find

Shared By	Find	Type	Format
Francis (@francistrdev)	CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Remote

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, program details, and application requirements can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to visit the official program page, review the latest information, and confirm that you're eligible.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Format	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	In Person	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	In Person	Rolling	Edition #4
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Remote	Rolling	Edition #6
Solo Grants	Solo Grants	Microgrant for Solo Builders	Remote	Rolling	Edition #7
Claude for Open Source	Anthropic	Open Source Program	Remote	Rolling	Edition #7
The Bridge	Entrepreneurs First	Founder Residency	In Person	August 30	Edition #9
Frontier AI Security Residency	ERA	AI Security Research & Engineering Residency	In Person	August 2	Edition #9
Figma Campus Leader Program 2026–2027	Figma	Student Leadership Program	In Person (Campus-Based)	August 2	Edition #9
AIAF Fellowship 2026	AIAF × AE Studio	AI Research Fellowship	Remote	August 17	Edition #8

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 Develop for Good Winter 2027 Student Volunteer Program

Who it's for: University students, bootcamp graduates, and recent graduates (with less than two years of full-time work experience) who want to gain real-world product, design, or engineering experience while contributing to nonprofit organizations. International students are welcome, and the program is fully remote.

What stands out: Develop for Good matches students with nonprofit organizations to work on real technology projects over a 16-week virtual program. Participants join cross-functional teams alongside designers, engineers, and product managers, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and build products that support causes like education, healthcare, sustainability, poverty alleviation, disaster relief, and more.

I wanted to include this because one of the biggest challenges early in your career is answering the question, "How do I get experience if every opportunity asks for experience?" Programs like this help bridge that gap. Unlike many volunteer programs, this one is intentionally structured to feel like working on a real product team. Instead of working on another tutorial or personal project, you get to collaborate with a real client, solve real problems, and build something that can become a meaningful portfolio piece.

Another thing I like is how closely the experience mirrors a real software team. Students work through project planning, stakeholder communication, technical collaboration, documentation, and product delivery over four months. Participants can also receive mentorship, recommendation letters, portfolio case studies, and opportunities to network with professionals during Demo Day. For eligible students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, the Develop for Good Fellows program also provides $1,536 unrestricted cash grants upon successful completion.

Program Duration: 16 weeks (Winter 2027 Batch)

Time Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Format: Fully remote

Roles Available: Engineering, Design, Product Management, Technical Management, and Design Management

Who can apply: Applicants aged 18+ who are university students, bootcamp students, or recent graduates with less than two years of full-time work experience. International students are eligible.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 MLH Global Hack Week: Agents

Who it's for: Students, beginners, aspiring developers, experienced engineers, and anyone interested in learning about AI agents through hands-on challenges. You don't need prior hackathon experience to participate, and the event is open to people around the world.

What stands out: Global Hack Week: Agents is a free, week-long online event hosted by Major League Hacking (MLH) that combines workshops, technical challenges, community activities, and project building around the theme of AI agents. Throughout the week, participants can attend live coding sessions, complete challenges at their own pace, earn points, connect with other builders on Discord, and learn directly from the MLH community.

I wanted to include this because learning about AI agents is becoming increasingly valuable, but it can be difficult to know where to start. This event lowers that barrier by combining guided workshops with practical challenges, making it approachable whether you're experimenting with agents for the first time or looking to build on your existing skills.

Another thing I like is that you don't have to commit to building a full hackathon project over a weekend. Instead, you can participate throughout the week, choose the challenges that interest you, attend live sessions, and learn alongside thousands of developers from around the world. It's a great way to build new skills, meet other developers, and stay motivated without the pressure of a traditional hackathon.

Event Dates: August 7–13, 2026

Format: Fully online

Cost: Free

Who can apply: Anyone, anywhere. All experience levels are welcome, including beginners and non-students. Participants aged 13+ may join with parental permission.

Registration: Open

🔗 Learn More & Register

📌 OpenAI Student Collective

Who it's for: Undergraduate students who enjoy building communities and are excited to help others learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Codex. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. The program is open to students studying in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Japan, and South Korea.

What stands out: The OpenAI Student Collective is a new campus leadership program where students work in pairs to build AI communities at their universities. Campus Leads organize workshops, host weekly Studio Hours where students can build projects together, run campus showcases, and help create an environment where anyone curious about AI can learn and experiment.

I wanted to include this because AI communities on campus are growing quickly, but they often depend on a few students taking the initiative to bring people together. This program gives students the support, resources, and funding to create those spaces while helping others become more confident using AI tools.

Another thing I like is that the focus isn't just on teaching ChatGPT or Codex. It's about helping students actually build projects together. Campus Leads receive training, event funding, a ChatGPT subscription, Codex credits, OpenAI swag, a semester stipend, and access to the OpenAI team and a global network of Campus Leads. There are also opportunities to visit OpenAI HQ and connect with other student leaders from around the world.

Program Duration: August 2026 – June 2027

Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 hours per week

Who can apply: Undergraduate students aged 18 or older who expect to graduate after December 2027. Applicants should be studying in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Japan, or South Korea.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)

🔗 Learn More & Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

Learning How to Learn (Free Coursera Course)

Who it's for: Students, self-taught developers, career changers, and anyone who wants to become better at learning technical subjects like programming, AI, math, or computer science.

What stands out: Learning How to Learn, taught by Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, is one of Coursera's most popular courses, with over 4 million learners. Instead of teaching a specific programming language or framework, it focuses on something even more valuable: how to learn effectively. The course covers topics like procrastination, memory, focused and diffuse thinking, chunking, learning strategies, and practical techniques you can apply no matter what you're studying.

I wanted to include this because I genuinely found it helpful. I first came across Barbara Oakley through her TEDx talk, which eventually led me to this course. It completely changed the way I thought about learning difficult subjects. Whether you're learning AI, web development, cybersecurity, or preparing for interviews, I think understanding how to learn is one of the best investments you can make.

One thing I especially wanted to share is that you don't have to pay to take the full course. Coursera has a partner-supported free version that gives you access to all the course content. The only thing you don't receive is the certificate, which I think is a great option if you're primarily there to learn.

Course Length: Approximately 2 weeks (around 10 hours)

Cost: Free (certificate optional)

💡 Free Access Tip: You can take the full version of this course for free (without the certificate). On the Coursera course page, scroll all the way down to the FAQ section. Under More Questions, click Partner-supported free access, then select Learn More followed by Continue to enroll. You'll get access to the complete course content without paying for the certificate.

Format: Self-paced online course

🔗 Course | 🔗 TEDx Talk (Optional)

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

🔗 Francis' post

🔗 CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities | 🔗 Edition #6

Thank you to Francis (@francistrdev) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

I'm looking forward to this section gradually growing over time, and I'd still love to hear from you.

One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

The goal has always been simple:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

Thanks to all of you, it feels like we're doing exactly that.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for helping make this our radar, not just mine.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

Until then, take care, and I hope you discover something amazing this week 💙

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

👉 Website

I also wrote a short post about why I built the website and the journey behind it.

👉 Website Launch Post

Dev Opportunity Radar #9: A Fully Funded AI Security Residency, SF Founder Residency, Figma Campus Leaders & More

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:06:55 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition features The Bridge by Entrepreneurs First, the Frontier AI Security Residency, the Figma Campus Leader Program 2026–2027, and The Missing Semester of Your CS Education, a free MIT course on the tools, workflows, and developer skills that every programmer should know.

If you're new to the series, you can now browse previous editions, search past opportunities, and explore Community Finds and Reader Updates on the Dev Opportunity Radar website. I've also written a short post about why I built it. You'll find links to both at the end of this article.

If you've discovered something through the radar, I'd love to hear about it. Whether you applied to an opportunity, joined a community, or found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd be happy to feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section (with your permission).

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

⚡ Quick Scan
🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions
📍 This Week's Opportunities
- 📌 The Bridge by Entrepreneurs First
- 📌 Frontier AI Security Residency
- 📌 Figma Campus Leader Program 2026–2027
📚 Resources Worth Checking Out
- The Missing Semester of Your CS Education
🌟 Community Finds
- CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
💙 Reader Updates
- ⭐ This Week's Reader Spotlight
- 💬 Share Your Story
👋 Until Next Friday
🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline
The Bridge	Entrepreneurs First	Founder Residency	August 30
Frontier AI Security Residency	ERA	AI Security Research & Engineering Residency	August 2
Figma Campus Leader Program 2026–2027	Figma	Student Leadership Program	August 2

Resource Highlight

Resource	Why Check It Out
The Missing Semester of Your CS Education	Free MIT course covering Git, shell, debugging, AI-assisted development, and the developer tools every programmer should know.

Community Find

Shared By	Find	Type	Format
Francis (@francistrdev)	CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Remote

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, program details, and application requirements can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to visit the official program page, review the latest information, and confirm that you're eligible.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	Rolling	Edition #4
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Rolling	Edition #6
Solo Grants	Solo Grants	Microgrant for Solo Builders	Rolling	Edition #7
Claude for Open Source	Anthropic	Open Source Program	Rolling	Edition #7
The Residency	The Residency	Deep-Tech Founder Residency	July 31	Edition #8
AIAF Fellowship 2026	AIAF × AE Studio	AI Research Fellowship	August 17	Edition #8

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 The Bridge by Entrepreneurs First

Who it's for: Ambitious founders, engineers, researchers, product builders, and future startup CEOs based outside the US who want to build a venture-scale company. You don't need to have a co-founder or even a startup idea before applying.

What stands out: The Bridge is an 8-week, fully funded residency in San Francisco designed for exceptional international founders at the very beginning of their startup journey. Participants live and build together, explore ideas, meet potential co-founders, talk to users, and receive hands-on support from the Entrepreneurs First team.

I wanted to include this because most founder programs expect you to already have a company, traction, or a complete founding team. The Bridge is different. It's designed for people who are still figuring out what to build and who to build it with, while giving them the environment and support to make meaningful progress.

Another thing I like is that the residency is only the beginning. At the end of the eight weeks, teams that demonstrate strong potential can pitch to EF's Investment Committee. Selected teams receive a $250,000 pre-seed investment (in exchange for equity) and continue building in San Francisco for another three months with ongoing support from the EF team.

Duration: 8-week residency (plus an additional 3-month company-building program for funded teams)

Location: San Francisco, California

Cost: Free (housing, workspace, food, and the program are covered)

Who can apply: Exceptional founders based outside the US. You don't need an idea or a co-founder to apply.

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 Frontier AI Security Residency

Who it's for: Security engineers, cybersecurity professionals, hardware and embedded systems specialists, cryptography researchers, AI safety practitioners, and experienced software engineers interested in securing frontier AI systems. Prior research experience is helpful but not required, though the applied track generally expects around five or more years of industry experience.

What stands out: The Frontier AI Security Residency (FASR) is an 8-week, fully funded, in-person research and engineering residency in Cambridge, UK, run by ERA. Residents work on real-world challenges at the intersection of AI security, cybersecurity, and hardware verification, tackling problems such as securing frontier AI systems, verifying AI compute, and building mechanisms that make AI systems more trustworthy and verifiable.

I wanted to include this because most AI programs focus on building more capable models. This residency focuses on something just as important but discussed far less often: making advanced AI systems secure, verifiable, and resilient before their capabilities outpace our ability to protect them. If you're interested in the security side of AI rather than model development, opportunities like this are still relatively rare.

Another thing I like is how comprehensive the support is. The residency covers travel, accommodation, visas, workspace, and meals during working hours, pairs each resident with an experienced mentor and a Research Manager, and culminates in a research symposium where participants present their work. Residents also receive a pro-rated salary (based on an annual rate of £34,125), making it possible to focus entirely on the research without worrying about day-to-day expenses.

Duration: 8 weeks (October 12 – December 4, 2026)

Location: Cambridge, UK (primarily in person)

Funding: Fully funded, including travel, accommodation, visa support, workspace, and meals during working hours. Residents also receive a pro-rated salary.

Who can apply: Applicants worldwide aged 18 or older. The program values demonstrated technical ability over formal credentials. Prior research experience is not required, although the applied track generally expects experienced professionals.

Application Deadline: August 2, 2026

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 Figma Campus Leader Program 2026–2027

Who it's for: University and college students in the United States, Canada, and India who have at least one academic year remaining, actively use Figma, and enjoy building communities around design, creativity, and product development. Students from any major are welcome.

What stands out: The Figma Campus Leader Program gives students the opportunity to become the official Figma ambassadors at their university. Campus Leaders work with the Figma for Education team to grow their campus design community by hosting workshops, events, and creative programs while helping other students learn and use Figma.

I wanted to include this because it's more than a typical campus ambassador program. Rather than focusing on promotion alone, it gives students the resources to build a lasting design community at their university while developing leadership, event planning, and community-building experience that carries well beyond college.

Another thing I like is that India is joining the program for the first time this year, making this a great opportunity for Indian students who previously weren't eligible. Campus Leaders also receive a community budget for events, exclusive mentorship and training, direct access to the Figma team, custom Figma swag, and a complimentary ticket to Config, Figma's annual conference for product builders.

Program Duration: August 2026 – June 2027

Time Commitment: Approximately 2–5 hours per week

Benefits: Community budget, Config ticket, exclusive swag, mentorship, portfolio reviews, training workshops, and direct access to the Figma team.

Who can apply: Students in the United States, Canada, and India with at least one academic year remaining who are active Figma users and passionate about design, creativity, and community building.

Application Deadline: August 2, 2026 (11:59 PM PDT)

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

The Missing Semester of Your CS Education

Who it's for: Computer science students, self-taught developers, early-career software engineers, and anyone who wants to become more confident with the tools they use every day while building software.

What stands out: Every computer science degree teaches things like algorithms, operating systems, databases, and programming languages. But very few teach you how to use the tools you'll spend hours with every single day. That's exactly what The Missing Semester of Your CS Education, created by instructors at MIT, is all about. Instead of focusing on another programming language or framework, the course covers practical topics like the command line, Git, debugging, development environments, SSH, code quality, documentation, packaging, and modern AI-assisted development workflows.

I wanted to include this because I think it's one of those resources that's easy to overlook. We spend so much time trying to learn the latest framework, library, or AI tool that we sometimes forget the skills that make us more productive no matter what we're building.

One thing I really liked is how practical the course is. It's full of the little things experienced developers often take for granted but that can make a huge difference once you learn them. If you've ever wondered how someone is so fast with Git, the terminal, debugging, or navigating a large codebase, there's a good chance they've picked up many of the skills this course teaches.

I also like that the course has continued to evolve alongside the software industry. The latest edition introduces Agentic Coding and naturally incorporates AI-assisted development throughout the lectures, while still emphasizing the fundamentals that every developer should know.

Topics Covered: Shell, development environments, debugging, Git, packaging, code quality, AI-assisted development, documentation, and more.

Cost: Free

Format: Online lectures, notes, and exercises

🔗 Learn More

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

🔗 Francis' post

🔗 CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities | 🔗 Edition #6

Thank you to Francis (@francistrdev) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

One of my favorite parts of this series is seeing where the opportunities end up. This section is all about celebrating those stories.

⭐ This Week's Reader Spotlight

One of my favorite moments this week came from @anhmtk, who shared that they discovered OpenAI Build Week through Dev Opportunity Radar and were able to submit before the deadline.

They built AgentShare Live-Tester for the Developer Tools track, an OpenClaw workspace agent, and even shared one of the biggest lessons they learned while building. They found that Prompt Caching becomes much more cost-effective once the static prompt exceeds roughly 1,024 tokens, making autonomous agent workflows much cheaper to run.

If you're curious about what they built, you can also check out their Devpost submission.

Seeing readers discover an opportunity, build something, and then come back to share what they learned is exactly what I hoped this series would become.

I always enjoy when readers come back to share not just what they built, but what they learned along the way. Those little lessons often end up helping other developers too.

Thank you, @anhmtk, for sharing your journey and for letting me feature it here. Wishing you the very best with the judging. I'll be rooting for you!

💬 Share Your Story

I'd love for this section to keep growing over time.

If you discovered an opportunity through Dev Opportunity Radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

The goal has always been simple:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

Thanks to all of you, it feels like we're doing exactly that.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for helping make this our radar, not just mine.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

Until then, take care, and I hope you discover something amazing this week 💙

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

👉 Website

I also wrote a short post about why I built the website and the journey behind it.

👉 Website Launch Post

Dev Opportunity Radar #8: $100K OpenAI Build Week, $12K AI Fellowship, Founder Residency & Free AI Dev Course

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:11:03 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition features OpenAI Build Week, the AIAF Fellowship 2026, The Residency for ambitious deep-tech founders, and AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp, a free hands-on course on AI-native software engineering.

Before we dive in, I wanted to share a small milestone. Dev Opportunity Radar now has its own website 🎉

It makes it easier to browse previous editions, search past opportunities, and explore Community Finds and Reader Updates. I also wrote a short post about why I built it. You'll find links to both at the end of this article.

If you've discovered something through the radar, I'd love to hear about it. With your permission, I may feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section.

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

⚡ Quick Scan
🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions
📍This Week's Opportunities
- 📌 OpenAI Build Week
- 📌 AIAF Fellowship 2026
- 📌 The Residency
📚 Resources Worth Checking Out
- AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp
🌟 Community Finds
- CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
💙 Reader Updates
👋 Until Next Friday
🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline
OpenAI Build Week	OpenAI × Devpost	AI Hackathon	July 22
AIAF Fellowship 2026	AIAF × AE Studio	AI Research Fellowship	August 17
The Residency	The Residency	Deep-Tech Founder Residency	July 31

Resource Highlight

Resource	Type
AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp	Free, hands-on course on AI-native software engineering using modern AI developer tools and coding agents (Live cohort starts August 31)

Community Find

Shared By	Find	Type	Format
Francis (@francistrdev)	CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Remote

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, program details, and application requirements can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to check the official program page for the latest information and confirm that you're eligible.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	Rolling	Edition #4
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Rolling	Edition #6
Solo Grants	Solo Grants	Microgrant for Solo Builders	Rolling	Edition #7
Claude for Open Source	Anthropic	Open Source Program	Rolling	Edition #7

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 OpenAI Build Week

Who it's for: Developers, builders, students, and teams interested in creating AI-powered applications using GPT-5.6 and Codex. Whether you're building a consumer app, developer tool, workflow, or educational project, there's a track for a wide range of ideas.

What stands out: OpenAI Build Week is a global online hackathon centered around building with GPT-5.6 and Codex, the coding agent now available in ChatGPT. Participants receive free Codex credits (subject to the registration timeline), build a working project, and submit it across one of four tracks: Apps for Your Life, Work & Productivity, Developer Tools, or Education.

I wanted to include this because it isn't just another hackathon with cash prizes. It's an opportunity to experiment with OpenAI's latest developer tools, build something end-to-end, and showcase your work to engineers and product teams working on the platform itself.

Another thing I like is that submissions require more than just working code. Participants are encouraged to explain their technical decisions, document how they used Codex and GPT-5.6, provide a public repository, and include a demo video, making it a great exercise in both engineering and communication.

Tracks: Apps for Your Life, Work & Productivity, Developer Tools, Education

Prize Pool: $100,000

Who can participate: Eligible participants from supported countries and territories who have reached the legal age of majority in their country of residence.

Submission Deadline: July 22, 2026

🔗 Learn More & Register

📌 AIAF Fellowship 2026

Who it's for: Developers, researchers, graduate students, and independent ML practitioners with a strong technical background who are interested in AI alignment research. Applicants should be comfortable implementing machine learning experiments, working independently, and have demonstrated research experience through projects, papers, hackathons, or similar work.

What stands out: The AIAF Fellowship is an 8-week, fully remote, full-time research program run by AIAF in partnership with AE Studio. Selected fellows receive a $12,000 stipend, cloud compute resources, mentorship from experienced AI alignment researchers, and the opportunity to work on real technical research problems rather than predefined coursework.

I wanted to include this because fellowships focused on AI alignment are still relatively uncommon, especially ones that combine structured mentorship, industry-style research practices, and financial support. Rather than completing isolated exercises, fellows contribute to active research directions alongside dedicated research managers and experienced researchers.

Another thing I like is that the program places a strong emphasis on producing tangible research outputs. Each team works toward publishing a LessWrong post and, where appropriate, a research paper, before presenting their work during a Demo Day at the end of the fellowship.

Stipend: $12,000

Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time)

Format: Fully remote (Hybrid Demo Day in Los Angeles with travel covered for attendees)

Who can apply: Applicants from any country with strong machine learning skills and a genuine interest in technical AI alignment research.

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026 (AoE)

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 The Residency

Who it's for: Founders, researchers, and ambitious builders working on deep-tech ideas who want to spend several months focused full-time on building alongside a community of like-minded people. Applicants should be ready to commit full-time, as the residency is not designed to be completed alongside school or a full-time job.

What stands out: The Residency is a 3-month, in-person founder residency that provides housing, coworking space, mentorship, and a community of builders so participants can focus entirely on their projects. The upcoming Fall 2026 cohort also includes up to $50,000 in compute credits, legal and immigration support, wellness resources, and a dedicated venture partner.

I wanted to include this because it's designed around something many founders struggle with: finding uninterrupted time to build. Instead of offering only funding or mentorship, the residency aims to remove many of the practical distractions by taking care of housing and day-to-day logistics while surrounding participants with other ambitious builders.

Another thing I like is its emphasis on community. Beyond mentorship and resources, the program encourages collaboration through shared living, weekly coaching sessions, Demo Day, and introductions to experienced founders and investors. It feels less like a traditional accelerator and more like an environment built for people who want to spend a season going all-in on a difficult problem.

Duration: Approximately 3 months

Format: In person

What's included: Housing, coworking space, mentorship, up to $50,000 in compute credits, legal and immigration support, wellness resources, and Demo Day opportunities.

Who can apply: Founders, researchers, and builders working on ambitious deep-tech projects.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp

Who it's for: Developers, software engineers, data professionals, and technical students who already have basic programming experience and want to learn how to use modern AI coding tools as part of a disciplined software development workflow.

What stands out: AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp is a free, hands-on course that focuses on practical AI-assisted software engineering. Rather than teaching prompt engineering or model training, it covers real development workflows, from planning and coding to testing, deployment, security, and CI/CD, using modern AI developer tools and coding agents.

I wanted to include this because it takes a very practical approach to AI-assisted development. Instead of treating AI as a replacement for software engineering, the course emphasizes using AI responsibly while maintaining engineering discipline through code reviews, testing, documentation, and deployment.

Another thing I like is that you can complete the course in two different ways. You can learn at your own pace using all of the free materials, or join the live cohort, which starts August 31, 2026.

The live cohort doesn't mean sitting through live lectures. The lessons are still pre-recorded. What makes it different is the structured experience: shared deadlines, graded homework, peer review, a leaderboard, community support, and eligibility for a certificate after completing the final project. If you're someone who learns better with accountability and a community of learners, the live cohort offers a more engaging experience than simply watching videos on your own.

By the end of the course, you'll build and deploy your own AI-assisted software project while learning modern development practices around coding agents, MCP, testing, Docker, CI/CD, deployment, security, and documentation.

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Live Cohort Starts: August 31, 2026

Best for: Developers who want practical experience using AI coding tools in real software engineering workflows.

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Live Cohort Registration

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

🔗 Francis' post

🔗 CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities | 🔗 Edition #6

Thank you to Francis (@francistrdev) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

I'm looking forward to this section gradually growing over time, and I'd still love to hear from you.

One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

When I published the very first edition of Dev Opportunity Radar, I simply hoped it would help a few people discover opportunities they might otherwise have missed.

Eight editions later, the series has grown into something I never imagined when I published that first edition. What started as a weekly series has gradually grown into a community project, and this week, that journey reached another small milestone with the launch of the Dev Opportunity Radar website.

That milestone wouldn't have happened without this community.

From the very beginning, you've shared opportunities, suggested resources, contributed Community Finds, celebrated each other's wins, and encouraged me to keep the series going. Every comment, suggestion, and kind message has helped shape Dev Opportunity Radar into what it is today.

I also want to say a special thank you to the DEV Community. This series has always been supported by the community here, and without that support, it simply wouldn't exist in the way it does today. Whether you've been here since the first edition or just discovered the series today, thank you for being part of the journey. It truly means a lot.

One of my favorite things about this series is seeing it become more collaborative with every edition. Community Finds and Reader Updates remind me that this isn't just about sharing opportunities. It's about celebrating discoveries, learning from one another, and helping more people discover things they might otherwise have missed.

The goal of this series hasn't changed:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

My hope is that, with every edition, we help a few more people discover the opportunity that could make a difference for them.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for helping make this our radar, not just mine.

Here's to many more editions, many more opportunities, and many more people discovering them.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

See you next Friday 👋

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

👉 Website

I also wrote a short post about why I built the website and the journey behind it.

👉 Website Launch Post

[CLOSED] Want to Volunteer with me as a Full-Stack Developer? Join me at CALEC!

FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ (っ◔◡◔)っ — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0000

Posting is now closed. Tagging you here @hemapriya_kanagala to update the DEV opportunity Radar Series.

Hey everyone!

I don't want to steal @hemapriya_kanagala series. This is more of a DEV opportunity breaking news.

I am currently volunteering at CALEC as a Full-Stack Developer in QA Test and we are seeking more Full-Stack Developers to join us on this project. We are planning on releasing Phase 1 of the project before 2027!

If you are a type of person who is a Full-Stack Developer, takes initiative, organized and wanting to continue to gain more experience in this niche, we would love to have you on board!

Volunteer at CALEC as a Full-Stack Developer Today!

Apply Now!

See you in the Interview! :D

If you want a TLDR on what we are looking for, read below! (Based on my preference with that as well)

About CALEC

CALEC is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing language education, literacy, and culturally responsive learning through innovative digital tools and programs. We design and support educational platforms and games that promote bilingual learning, reading engagement, and equitable access to education for diverse learners.

You will be great in this role if you are...

Currently or obtain a BS in Computer Science or related field.
Have some professional experience in Full-Stack is preferred. Otherwise, we would love to see your projects.
You are a person who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
You are a person who demonstrates leadership.
Experience using GitHub and understanding the use of Git.
Willing to work in a fast-paced environment for the September release.
Willing to learn new things!
You are a person who values in providing accessible education to people around the world.

Other Important Information

Must Commit 10+ hours per week.
The position is remote.

Apply Now! Any questions about the role? I would love to hear from you!

Dev Opportunity Radar #7: $1,000 Solo Grants, Free Claude Max for Open Source Contributors, and an MLH Hackathon

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:49:32 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition includes microgrants for solo builders, Anthropic's Claude for Open Source program, the Midnight Hackathon, and The Odin Project, one of the most popular free resources for learning full-stack web development.

If you're new to the series, or missed a previous edition, you'll find the Dev Opportunity Radar Archive at the end of this article, where every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected in one place.

As always, if you've discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd love to hear about it. With your permission, I may feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you.

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

Quick Scan
Still Open From Previous Editions
This Week's Opportunities
- Solo Grants
- Claude for Open Source
- Midnight Hackathon
Resources Worth Checking Out
- The Odin Project
Community Finds
Reader Updates
Until Next Friday
Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline
Solo Grants	Solo Grants	Microgrant for Solo Builders	Rolling
Claude for Open Source	Anthropic	Open Source Program	Rolling
Midnight Hackathon	Midnight × MLH	Online Hackathon	July 17

Resource Highlight

Resource	Type
The Odin Project	Free, open-source full-stack web development curriculum with hands-on projects

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, and program details can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to check the official program page for the latest information and requirements.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	Rolling	Edition #4
AWS All Builders Welcome Grant	AWS	Fully Funded Conference Grant	July 14, 2026	Edition #5
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Rolling	Edition #6
APAC Stellar Hackathon	Stellar	Online Hackathon	July 15, 2026	Edition #6

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 Solo Grants

Who it's for: Anyone, anywhere in the world working on a solo project they genuinely care about, whether it's software, hardware, research, an open source project, a creative idea, or something that doesn't fit neatly into a category.

What stands out: Solo Grants offers $100 to $1,000 to help cover the costs of building your project. That could be compute credits, hardware, materials, APIs, PCBs, software, or whatever is standing between your idea and a working prototype.

I wanted to include this because it feels refreshingly different from many funding programs. There are no pitch decks, no equity, no accelerator, and no expectation that your project becomes a startup. Sometimes all that's standing between an idea and a working prototype is a few hundred dollars. That's exactly the gap this grant is designed to fill.

Another thing I like is that applications are open worldwide and reviewed on a rolling basis. Instead of competing for a single cohort, you can apply whenever your project is ready.

Funding: $100 to $1,000

Who can apply: Anyone, anywhere in the world

Application: Rolling

Timeline: Successful applicants typically hear back within about 10 days.

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 Claude for Open Source

Who it's for: Open-source maintainers, library authors, core contributors, and active contributors who have made a meaningful impact on the open-source ecosystem.

What stands out: Anthropic is offering six months of Claude Max (20×) at no cost to eligible open-source contributors. The program is designed to support the people building and maintaining the libraries, frameworks, and tools that thousands of developers rely on every day.

I wanted to include this because open-source maintainers often contribute an enormous amount of time behind the scenes while receiving very little in return. Access to more capable AI tooling can help with everything from debugging and documentation to reviewing pull requests and exploring new ideas.

The eligibility requirements are fairly specific, but Anthropic also encourages maintainers who don't fit every listed criterion to apply if they believe their project provides meaningful value to the ecosystem.

What's included: Six months of Claude Max (20×)

Who can apply: Eligible open-source maintainers and contributors

Application: Rolling

🔗 Learn More & Apply

📌 Midnight Hackathon

Who it's for: Anyone interested in building practical applications that give users more control over their personal data. Students, professionals, and first-time hackathon participants are all welcome.

What stands out: Midnight and Major League Hacking (MLH) are hosting a 48-hour online hackathon focused on building privacy-first applications. One thing I particularly like is that you don't need prior blockchain experience to participate. The organizers provide learning resources and encourage practical ideas over complex implementations.

I wanted to include this because privacy is becoming an increasingly important part of modern software, and this hackathon offers a beginner-friendly way to explore that space while building alongside developers from around the world.

Even if you've never built anything related to blockchain before, this looks like a welcoming place to get started.

Dates: July 17–19, 2026

Format: Online

Who can participate: Students, professionals, and developers aged 13+

🔗 Learn More & Register

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

The Odin Project

If you're looking to learn web development but aren't sure where to start, The Odin Project is one of the best free resources available.

Instead of focusing only on videos, it takes a hands-on approach. You'll learn by building projects as you work through topics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, React, Node.js, databases, and more. Along the way, you'll also build a portfolio that showcases what you've learned.

I wanted to include this because it's one of those resources that many developers recommend again and again. It's completely free, open source, and community-driven, making it a great option for anyone who prefers learning by building rather than just watching tutorials.

Another thing I like is that you're not learning alone. The Odin Project has an active Discord community where learners can ask questions, get feedback, and help each other along the way.

Cost: Free

Best for: Beginners and aspiring full-stack web developers who want a structured, project-based learning path.

🔗 Learn More

🌟 Community Finds

Even though I don't have a new Community Find to feature this week, I still wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who's shared opportunities over the past few editions.

Last week's edition featured CALEC, a collection of remote volunteer and internship opportunities shared by @francistrdev. I hadn't come across it before, so it was a great reminder of why I enjoy this section so much.

One of my favorite parts of this series has been seeing readers share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise. It's gradually becoming a community effort, and I really appreciate everyone who's taken the time to contribute.

If you missed last week's Community Find, it's worth checking out in Edition #6.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

I'm looking forward to this section gradually growing over time, and I'd still love to hear from you.

One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

When I published the very first edition of Dev Opportunity Radar, I simply hoped it would help a few people discover opportunities they might otherwise have missed.

Since then, people have shared Community Finds, suggested opportunities for future editions, and even let me know when they discovered or applied to opportunities through the radar.

Seeing people contribute opportunities, recommend resources, encourage one another, and celebrate each other's wins has been one of the most rewarding parts of putting this series together. It reminds me that the radar is becoming more than just a weekly roundup. It's gradually becoming something we're building together.

If you come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, I'd love to hear about it. Every Community Find starts with someone deciding to share something they think others might benefit from discovering.

And if you discovered something through the radar, whether you applied to an opportunity, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd love to hear about that too. With your permission, I may feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you so other readers can celebrate your journey as well.

The goal of this series hasn't changed:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

My hope is that this slowly becomes our radar, not just mine.

Every opportunity shared, every Community Find, and every Reader Update helps make it a little better.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for being part of the journey.

If you'd like to catch future editions, consider following me on DEV and bookmarking the series.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

See you next Friday 👋

🗂️ Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

If this is your first time discovering the series, you can browse previous editions and Community Finds here:

👉 Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

Every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected there, so if you ever miss an edition, you'll know exactly where to find it.

Dev Opportunity Radar #6: Y Combinator Startup School, Open Source AI Grants, and a $60K APAC Hackathon

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:52:14 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition includes Y Combinator's Startup School, the Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program, the APAC Stellar Hackathon, a structured cloud learning resource, and a Community Find shared by a reader.

If you're new to the series, or missed a previous edition, you'll find the Dev Opportunity Radar Archive at the end of this article, where every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected in one place.

As always, if you've discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd love to hear about it. With your permission, I may feature your experience in a future 💙 Reader Updates section and tag you.

And if you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature one of your Community Finds in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

Quick Scan
Still Open From Previous Editions
This Week's Opportunities
- Y Combinator Startup School
- Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program
- APAC Stellar Hackathon
Resources Worth Checking Out
- Learn to Cloud
Community Finds
- CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Reader Updates
Until Next Friday
Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline
Y Combinator Startup School	Y Combinator	Builder Event	Rolling
Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program	Sentient Foundation	AI Grant & Investment	Rolling
APAC Stellar Hackathon	Stellar	Online Hackathon	July 15

Resource Highlight

Resource	Type
Learn to Cloud	Free structured cloud learning roadmap with hands-on projects

Community Find

Shared By	Find	Type	Format
Francis (@francistrdev)	CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Volunteer & Internship Opportunities	Remote

📝 A quick note: I spend a lot of time researching and verifying every opportunity before featuring it in Dev Opportunity Radar. However, deadlines, eligibility, and program details can change after publication. Before applying, please take a few minutes to check the official program page for the latest information and requirements.

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

Before we get into this week's opportunities, here are a few from previous editions that are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	Rolling	Edition #4
LeapYear	LeapYear	Founder Program	July 9, 2026	Edition #4
AWS All Builders Welcome Grant	AWS	Fully Funded Conference Grant	July 14, 2026	Edition #5
Leaders of Today Award	Leaders of Today	Builder Award	July 5, 2026	Edition #5

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 Y Combinator Startup School 2026

Who it's for: Technical builders, software engineers, machine learning engineers, researchers, and undergraduate or graduate students with strong technical projects, open-source contributions, research, or other hands-on work.

What stands out: Y Combinator is bringing together a hand-selected group of technical builders in San Francisco for a free, two-day event on July 25-26.

Rather than focusing only on talks, Startup School is designed around meeting other builders. Alongside talks from founders and industry leaders, attendees take part in curated small-group sessions, research poster presentations, hands-on demos, networking events, and discussions with YC partners.

I wanted to include this because I think the experience itself is what makes it interesting. The focus isn't just on listening to speakers, but on spending two days surrounded by people who are actively building, researching, and experimenting with new ideas.

Accepted attendees also receive over $25,000 in AI and cloud credits from partners including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, xAI, AWS, and Azure. Graduating seniors can also explore internship and job opportunities with YC companies during the event.

It's worth noting that this isn't an open-registration event. YC reviews applications and is looking for people who can demonstrate technical ability through projects, research, open-source contributions, or engineering experience. If you fit that audience, I think it's worth checking out.

Cost: Free

Dates: July 25-26, 2026

Travel Support: A limited number of $500 flight credits are available for accepted attendees traveling from outside the Bay Area.

🔗 Learn More & Apply

📌 Sentient Open Source AGI Grant Program

Who it's for: Open-source developers, AI researchers, startup founders, and builders creating AI tools or infrastructure that are openly accessible and designed to solve real-world problems.

What stands out: Sentient Foundation is supporting builders through two different tracks: a no-strings-attached grant program for open-source and public-good projects, and an investment track for startups looking to scale.

I wanted to include this because the support goes well beyond funding. Selected teams can receive engineering support from the Sentient team, compute credits, distribution opportunities, and access to a community of open-source AI builders.

The foundation is particularly interested in projects that make AI more accessible, private, and useful for people who are often underserved. They also published a detailed list of ideas they're excited to fund, ranging from AI education and accessibility tools to AI security, agent infrastructure, and privacy-focused applications. Even if you're not planning to apply, I think it's an interesting read if you're looking for inspiration on real-world AI problems worth solving.

Funding: Grants (no equity) or founder-friendly investment, depending on the track

Application Deadline: Rolling

Best for: Open-source AI projects, AI infrastructure, research, developer tools, and startups building AI products with real-world impact.

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 APAC Stellar Hackathon

Who it's for: Developers, student builders, startup founders, and teams across the Asia-Pacific region who are interested in building financial applications on Stellar.

What stands out: This fully online hackathon brings together builders from across APAC to create real-world financial applications, with up to $60,000 in prizes, technical mentorship, workshops, and opportunities to connect with the broader Stellar ecosystem.

I only came across this recently, but registration is still open, so I wanted to include it while there's still time. If you're interested in blockchain or Web3 and have been looking for a hackathon to build something meaningful, this looks like a solid opportunity.

The program also includes developer workshops, mentoring sessions, Demo Day, and continued support for selected teams after the hackathon, including pathways to additional grant opportunities.

Prize Pool: Up to $60,000 USD

Format: Fully online

Who can apply: Developers, student builders, startup founders, and teams across the APAC region

Registration Deadline: July 15, 2026

🔗 Learn More & Register

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

Learn to Cloud

If you've been thinking about learning cloud computing but aren't sure where to start, Learn to Cloud is a resource worth checking out.

Rather than being a collection of random tutorials, it provides a structured roadmap that takes you from the fundamentals all the way to cloud deployment, DevOps, security, and interview preparation. Along the way, you'll build practical projects, complete hands-on challenges, and use GitHub to document your progress.

I wanted to share this because it's something I'm planning to work through myself. I like that it starts with the basics before gradually moving into more advanced topics, making it feel approachable without sacrificing hands-on learning.

The roadmap covers Linux, networking, Python, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, DevOps, cloud security, and even interview preparation. Each phase builds on the previous one, so you're learning by doing rather than just watching videos.

One feature I found particularly interesting is the built-in hands-on verification. Instead of simply completing lessons, you'll submit projects and other practical work through GitHub, encouraging you to build a portfolio as you learn.

Cost: Free

Best for: Anyone looking for a structured, hands-on path to learning cloud computing from beginner to job-ready.

🔗 Learn to Cloud

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Shared by Francis (@francistrdev).

The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC) is a nonprofit organization that offers fully remote volunteer and internship opportunities for people interested in using their skills to support multilingual literacy and education.

One thing I liked is the variety of roles available. Whether you're a student looking for practical experience or a professional wanting to contribute to a meaningful project, there are opportunities across software development, content creation, publishing, outreach, marketing, and grant writing.

Most roles require around 10 hours per week, making them easier to balance alongside work or university. CALEC also welcomes international volunteers and can provide verification for university community service requirements and CPT/OPT hours where applicable.

If you're interested in gaining experience while contributing to an educational nonprofit, this looks like a worthwhile opportunity to explore.

Who it's for: Students, graduates, and professionals interested in volunteering or gaining nonprofit experience

Format: Fully remote (~10 hours/week)

Cost: Free

🔗 CALEC Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

Thank you to Francis (@francistrdev) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

One of my favorite parts of writing Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

I hope this section gradually becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

Six editions ago, this started as a simple idea: to help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

Since then, people have shared Community Finds, suggested opportunities for future editions, and helped make the radar better each week.

Seeing people contribute, recommend opportunities, and help others discover things they might have otherwise missed has been one of the most rewarding parts of putting this series together. It reminds me that the radar is becoming more than just a weekly roundup. It's gradually becoming something we're building together.

If you come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, I'd love to hear about it. Every Community Find starts with someone taking a moment to share something they think others might benefit from discovering.

The goal of this series hasn't changed:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

My hope is that this slowly becomes our radar, not just mine.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for being part of the journey.

If you'd like to catch future editions, consider following me on DEV and bookmarking the series.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

See you next Friday 👋

🗂️ Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

If this is your first time discovering the series, you can browse previous editions and Community Finds here:

👉 Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

Every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected there, so if you ever miss an edition, you'll know exactly where to find it.

Why Every Software Engineer Should Read "The Psychology of Money"

Elmar Chavez — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:39:10 +0000

Habit stacking is one of my goals this year. I've been so focused on improving my software engineering skills, staying fit, and networking. But I realized I have completely ignored one habit: learning how money works.

Software engineering is a lucrative career but that doesn't mean we are automatically good with money.

Keeping money is a completely different skill from making money.

Because of this, I've decided to read one chapter a day from the book "The Psychology of Money" and these are the lessons I think every software engineer should hear.

hugeSalary !== beingWealthy

Staying wealthy is a skill in itself. Saving consistently and letting compounding do the work is the way to go. I know, revolutionary. But that's the point. It's boring, and it works.

"Wealth is what we don't see."

Many of us, myself included, dream of landing a FAANG-level salary. But we also have to check our lifestyle inflation. Huge salaries don't matter if you keep spending more "just because" you needed a bigger apartment, a new car, or more expensive habits.

Never Underestimate the Power of Compounding

Maybe some of you shrugged off my initial remark on compounding. Honestly, I wouldn't blame you for it. I also underestimated compounding but the more I read about it, the more I am fascinated by its power to change people's lives.

We software engineers stack skills almost every single day to keep up with the latest tech. Each day, we improve and that compounds. It's the same thing with money.

What's stopping us from applying that same mindset to our finances?

Nothing.

Freedom Is the End Goal

As I read through the book, one theme keeps lingering inside my head and that's freedom. When you have something saved, you have options.

"Controlling your time is the highest dividend money pays."

The goal is not just to be rich but to be able to use your money to save your ultimate currency: your time. Then to be able to spend it on things that matter the most is one of the most beautiful gifts of life.

I love the tech industry but I also have plans outside of it and I'm sure many of us are not planning to code through our golden years.

We're All on Different Branches

Someone you know got hired by Google at 18 years old. Someone else got promoted while you've been waiting for months. Plus many other stories that make you feel small.

But these are stories you can't control. Timing exists, luck exists, risk exists, factors you don't even have to power to change exists. These are real life scenarios and each of them happens differently for each of us.

Everyone has different circumstances.

We are all committing to our own Git branches on the main timeline. If you stop and inspect other people's branches, you'll just end up wasting time that could have been used for growing yours.

Looking at other people's finances is inviting comparison, envy, and elitism. But if we focus on our own, we'll spend less time feeling bitter and more time getting better.

Work, Work, Work

All of these will be wasted if you are inconsistent. Investing in your engineering skills while investing your money should grow together.

For this to work, you have to do the work.

Sounds easy on paper but it's definitely hard to do. There will be days when your body feels sluggish that you want to just lie down and rest. Learn to maneuver around that feeling to stay consistent.

It may not be what you'd hoped for that day, but at least you did the bare minimum. There's still progress.

Compounding skills and investments only works if you stay in the game long enough.

Some Remarks

What I love most about this book is that it didn't tell what to invest in. It taught me how to think about money. It taught me how little my knowledge is when compared to the world's history of wealth and economics.

I also believe the lessons can be applied to every level of the tech career ladder. That's why I was so excited to make it the first topic for my first solo blog post on this platform.

I am still learning and applying the lessons every day. Maybe five or ten years from now, I'll come back and read this post I wrote at 2:00 AM. I hope that by then, all the small, consistent efforts I made in my career and finances have compounded into a life I'm proud of.

Dev Opportunity Radar #5: A Fully Funded Trip to AWS re:Invent, Google Cloud Career Launchpad, and a $1,000 Award

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:59:34 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition includes a fully funded AWS re:Invent grant, a Google Cloud career accelerator, a $1,000 award for young builders, a hands-on cloud learning resource, and a Community Find shared by a reader.

I'm also introducing a new 💙 Reader Updates section. If you discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.

If you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

Quick Scan
Still Open From Previous Editions
This Week's Opportunities
- AWS All Builders Welcome Grant
- Google Cloud Career Launchpad
- Leaders of Today Award
Resources Worth Checking Out
- KodeKloud: 100 Days of Cloud
Community Finds
- Hack with MLH and DigitalOcean
Reader Updates
Until Next Friday
Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline
AWS All Builders Welcome Grant	AWS	Fully Funded Conference Grant	July 14
Google Cloud Career Launchpad	Google Cloud × Mentor Me Collective	Cloud Career Accelerator	July 3
Leaders of Today Award	Leaders of Today	Builder Award	July 5

Resource Highlight

Resource	Type
KodeKloud: 100 Days of Cloud	Free hands-on cloud challenge with real AWS & Azure tasks

Community Find

Shared By	Find	Type	Date
L. Cordero (@earlgreyhot1701d)	Hack with MLH & DigitalOcean	AI Hackathon	July 10-11

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

A few opportunities from previous editions are still accepting applications.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	Rolling	Edition #2
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	Rolling	Edition #4
LeapYear	LeapYear	Founder Program	July 9, 2026	Edition #4
AWS She Builds Mentorship Program	AWS	Mentorship Program	June 30, 2026	Edition #4

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 AWS All Builders Welcome Grant

Who it's for: Early-career technologists within the first five years of their career, along with a limited number of university students preparing for a career in technology.

What stands out: The grant covers the full cost of attending AWS re:Invent 2026, including a conference pass, roundtrip airfare, and five nights of hotel accommodation.

Participants also get access to a curated experience that includes mentorship from AWS experts, networking opportunities, peer meetups, and the full re:Invent conference.

I wanted to include this because conferences like re:Invent can be incredibly valuable, but the cost of attending often puts them out of reach, especially for students and people early in their careers. This program removes much of that barrier while giving participants the chance to learn, build connections, and become part of the broader AWS community.

What's Included:

Full AWS re:Invent 2026 conference pass
Roundtrip airfare
Five nights of hotel accommodation
Mentorship with AWS experts
Curated networking events and peer meetups

Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

Important: Applicants must be at least 21 years old, be within the first five years of their technology career or be an eligible university student, and meet the program's eligibility criteria. International applicants are welcome, but should confirm visa availability and travel documentation requirements before applying.

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 Google Cloud Career Launchpad

Who it's for: Anyone looking to start or grow a career in cloud computing. No prior cloud experience is required.

What stands out: Mentor Me Collective, in partnership with Google Cloud, is offering 1,000 scholarships for a free 12-week cloud career accelerator covering areas such as Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Foundations, and more.

I wanted to include this because cloud learning can often feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out where to start. This program combines structured learning, hands-on labs, mentorship, study groups, and real-world projects into one place, making it much more approachable for beginners.

I've also previously participated in a Mentor Me Collective program, and one of the things I appreciated was the supportive community and structured learning experience. While this is a different program, that positive experience is one of the reasons I wanted to share this one as well.

Participants also receive access to Google Cloud Skills Boost labs, mentorship, career support, a capstone project, and a 50% discount on the Google Cloud certification exam for their chosen learning track.

I also like that the program is fully online and self-paced, making it much easier to fit alongside work or university.

Duration: 12 weeks

Cost: Free

Application Deadline: July 3, 2026

Program Starts: August 8, 2026

Eligibility: Open to anyone interested in building cloud skills. No prior cloud experience is required.

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📌 Leaders of Today Award

Who it's for: Anyone aged 30 or younger working on something they're genuinely passionate about, whether it's a project, community, creative idea, startup, research, or something that's only just getting started.

What stands out: The award supports 10 people with $1,000 each to help take their project or idea to the next step. There are no essays or public voting, and the focus is much more on what you're building than on a long list of achievements.

I wanted to include this because it feels different from many traditional awards. They're interested in what you're building and why it matters to you, even if it's still in its early stages.

I was also happy to come across an opportunity that reaches a broader audience. While this isn't open everywhere in exactly the same way, it includes dedicated regions for applicants from Canada, the United States, Europe, and an "Anywhere Else" category.

Award: $1,000 (10 recipients)

Who can apply: Anyone aged 30 or younger

Application Deadline: July 5, 2026

🔗 Learn More | 🔗 Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

KodeKloud: 100 Days of Cloud

If you're looking for a hands-on way to build cloud skills, KodeKloud's 100 Days of Cloud challenge is worth checking out.

Instead of watching hours of videos, you'll complete one practical cloud task each day using real AWS and Azure environments. Along the way, you'll work with topics like IAM, networking, serverless, monitoring, containers, and automation while gradually building a portfolio of your work.

One thing I like is that the challenge focuses on actually doing the work. Every completed task gives you something tangible to show, whether that's infrastructure you've deployed, CLI commands you've used, or cloud services you've configured.

The free plan lets you complete one task per day, which also makes it a nice way to build a consistent learning habit without feeling overwhelmed.

If you're interested in learning cloud by building real projects instead of just watching videos, I think this is worth checking out.

Cost: Free (with optional paid plans)

Best for: Anyone who prefers learning by building rather than just watching tutorials.

🔗 Learn More

🌟 Community Finds

One of my favorite things about this series has been seeing people share opportunities, communities, and resources that others might not have discovered otherwise.

Hack with MLH and DigitalOcean

Shared by L. Cordero (@earlgreyhot1701d).

Major League Hacking (MLH) and DigitalOcean are hosting an in-person AI hackathon in San Francisco on July 10–11.

Whether you're an experienced developer or just getting started, participants will have the opportunity to build with DigitalOcean's AI tools, collaborate with other builders, learn from mentors, and compete for prizes over two days.

What I especially like is that the event feels approachable. Whether you're looking to build your first hackathon project or simply meet other developers in the community, it looks like a great place to learn, experiment, and connect with other builders.

Dates: July 10–11, 2026

Location: San Francisco, California

Cost: Free (registration required)

🔗 Hack with MLH & DigitalOcean

Thank you to L. Cordero (@earlgreyhot1701d) for thinking of the radar and sharing this with the community. It really means a lot 💙

I'd love for this section to keep growing.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll always make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

💙 Reader Updates

Starting with this edition, I wanted to introduce a new section I've been thinking about for a while.

One of the things I've enjoyed most since starting Dev Opportunity Radar has been hearing from people who discovered something they otherwise might have missed.

If you discovered an opportunity through the radar, applied to something, joined a community, attended an event, or simply came across a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.

You don't need to have been accepted or have a big success story to share. Sometimes simply discovering the right opportunity at the right time is already a win.

If you'd like to share an update, feel free to leave a comment on this edition. I'll only feature it in a future edition with your permission.

I hope this section becomes a place where we can celebrate those stories together, one update at a time.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

Five editions ago, this started as a simple idea: to help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

Since then, people have shared Community Finds, suggested opportunities for future editions, and helped make the radar better each week.

If you come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, I'd love to hear about it. Every Community Find starts with someone taking a moment to share something they think others might benefit from discovering.

And if you discovered something through the radar, whether you applied to an opportunity, joined a community, attended an event, or simply found a resource you hadn't seen before, I'd love to hear that too. That's exactly why I introduced the new 💙 Reader Updates section in this edition.

The goal of this series hasn't changed:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

My hope is that this slowly becomes our radar, not just mine.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for being part of the journey.

If you'd like to catch future editions, consider following me on DEV and bookmarking the series.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and Community Finds.

See you next Friday! 👋

🗂️ Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

If this is your first time discovering the series, you can browse previous editions and Community Finds here:

👉 Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

Every edition, Community Find, and helpful link is collected there, making it easy to browse the series as it grows.

Dev Opportunity Radar #4: Anthropic Fellows, $30K for Founders, and AWS She Builds

Hemapriya Kanagala — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:37:06 +0000

TL;DR

Welcome back to Dev Opportunity Radar.

This is a weekly series where I share opportunities, resources, communities, and interesting finds that I come across, with the goal of helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.

This week's edition includes Anthropic's Fellows Program, LeapYear for aspiring founders, the AWS She Builds Mentorship Program, and two free books on building AI agents that are worth adding to your reading list.

If you've come across an opportunity, resource, community, program, or event that deserves more attention, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

Quick Scan
Still Open From Previous Editions
This Week's Opportunities
- Anthropic Fellows Program
- LeapYear
- AWS She Builds Mentorship Program
Resources Worth Checking Out
- Principles & Patterns of Building AI Agents
Community Finds
Until Next Friday
Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline
Anthropic Fellows Program	Anthropic	AI Research Fellowship	Rolling
LeapYear	LeapYear	Founder Program	July 9
AWS She Builds Mentorship Program	AWS	Mentorship Program	June 30

Resource Highlight

Resource	Type
Principles & Patterns of Building AI Agents	Free AI agent books (digital + printed copy available)

Community Finds

Status	Notes
No new Community Finds this week	AI Tinkerers, Claude Corps, and MLH's Hacking for Good were featured in Edition #3

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

A few opportunities from previous editions are still accepting applications.

I've already covered these in detail, so I won't repeat everything here. If any of them catch your attention, check the original edition for the full overview, eligibility details, and application links.

Opportunity	Organization	Type	Deadline	Featured In
FR8	FR8	Builder Residency	Rolling	Edition #2
Gemini × XPRIZE AI Business Challenge	Google & XPRIZE	AI Business Challenge	Aug 18, 2026	Edition #3

📍 This Week's Opportunities

Here are a few opportunities I came across this week that I thought were worth sharing.

📌 Anthropic Fellows Program

Who it's for: Technical builders, researchers, engineers, students, and self-directed learners interested in AI research, safety, security, systems, reinforcement learning, or AI policy.

What stands out: Anthropic provides funding, mentorship, compute resources, and direct access to researchers while fellows spend four months working on an empirical research project.

One thing I found particularly interesting is that the program explicitly welcomes promising technical talent regardless of previous research experience. The focus seems much more on your ability to learn, build, and contribute than on having a traditional research background.

Fellows are matched with mentors and projects across areas including AI Safety, AI Security, ML Systems, Reinforcement Learning, and Economics & Policy.

The program includes mentorship from Anthropic researchers, research funding, compute support, and the opportunity to produce a public research output. Anthropic notes that more than 80% of fellows in an earlier cohort produced papers.

For anyone interested in AI research but unsure how to break into the field, this feels like one of the more accessible pathways I've come across.

Duration: 4 months (full-time)

Compensation: $3,850 USD / $2,310 GBP / $4,300 CAD per week + research funding and compute support

Eligibility: Must have work authorization in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada

Applications: Rolling

Important: Anthropic lists the Fellows Program on its careers page, but applicants are evaluated through the separate Constellation application form.

The careers page itself notes that you will not be considered unless you complete the Constellation application.

If you're applying, make sure you fill out the Constellation form rather than relying only on the careers page submission.

🔗 Program Overview
🔗 Constellation Application Form (Required)

📌 LeapYear

Who it's for: Students, dropouts, recent graduates, and ambitious builders who want to spend a year working on a startup.

What stands out: LeapYear backs people very early, often before revenue, and doesn't require founders to relocate or drop out of school.

Funding: $30,000 for 1.5% equity.

I wanted to include this because a lot of startup programs assume you're already working full-time on a company or ready to move somewhere. LeapYear seems much more focused on helping people get started wherever they are.

Teams receive funding, mentorship, and support while continuing to build from their current city. New cohorts are funded every three months, allowing founders to focus on building rather than waiting for a once-a-year application cycle.

One thing I particularly liked is that the emphasis seems to be on commitment, curiosity, and the willingness to spend a year building something ambitious rather than on credentials or previous startup success.

Whether you're exploring an idea, building a side project, or taking your first serious step toward starting a company, this feels like one of the more approachable founder programs I've come across.

Application Deadline: July 9, 2026 (July 2026 cohort)

🔗 Learn More | Apply

📌 AWS She Builds Mentorship Program

Who it's for: Women in technology looking for mentorship, professional growth, and community support.

What stands out: Participants are matched with an AWS mentor based on their goals, experience, and location, then spend 12 weeks working through guided professional development activities alongside a global cohort.

I wanted to include this because mentorship can be difficult to find, especially early in your career. Programs like this provide not only access to experienced professionals but also a community of people navigating similar challenges and goals.

Participants also gain access to events featuring AWS leaders, networking opportunities, and a broader community of builders and technologists.

Whether you're a student, early-career professional, career changer, or someone looking to take the next step in tech, this seems like a great opportunity to learn from people who've already walked that path.

Cost: Free

Program Dates: September 1 - November 30, 2026

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Requirements: AWS Builder ID required to apply

🔗 Learn More | Apply

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Not every useful find comes with an application deadline.

Here's one resource worth checking out this week.

Principles & Patterns of Building AI Agents

If you've been following the recent wave of AI agents and wondering where to start, these two free books from Sam Bhagwat (CEO of Mastra) are worth checking out.

Principles of Building AI Agents focuses on the foundations. It covers topics such as agents, tool calling, memory, workflows, RAG, MCP, multi-agent systems, evals, deployment, and observability.

Patterns of Building AI Agents builds on those foundations and focuses on taking agents from prototype to production. Topics include context engineering, evaluation workflows, security, human-in-the-loop systems, and production-ready agent architectures.

I wanted to include these because a lot of AI content online is either too introductory or too framework-specific. These books do a good job of explaining the underlying concepts and patterns that apply regardless of which tools you use.

Both books are available digitally for free.

You can also request a free printed copy. I was able to get mine shipped to India, and the process was straightforward.

After entering your email on the website, you'll receive the digital version along with instructions for requesting a physical copy if it's available in your region.

If you're interested in building AI agents, I'd recommend starting with Principles and then moving on to Patterns.

Cost: Free

Formats: Digital edition + free printed copy (availability varies by region)

🔗 Principles of Building AI Agents

🔗 Patterns of Building AI Agents

🌟 Community Finds

No new Community Finds this week.

That's completely okay.

Last week's edition featured AI Tinkerers and Claude Corps, both shared by readers, along with a last-minute addition about MLH's Global Hack Week: Hacking for Good.

Seeing people contribute opportunities, communities, and resources for others to discover has honestly been one of my favorite parts of this series so far.

If you missed those finds, they're worth checking out. Claude Corps is also still accepting applications. You can find all the details in Edition #3.

If you've come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

If I feature it in a future edition, I'll make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

One small request: If you're sharing an opportunity, please avoid posting raw URLs directly in the comments. DEV sometimes filters them before I get a chance to see them.

A short description alongside the link makes it much easier for me to review and potentially feature it in a future edition.

👋 Until Next Friday

Before I go, I just want to say thank you.

A few weeks ago, this was just an experiment.

Now people are discovering opportunities through the radar, applying to them, and sharing opportunities, resources, and communities back with the rest of us.

Last week's edition featured three Community Finds shared by readers. We didn't have any new submissions this week, and that's completely okay.

The Community Finds section isn't going anywhere.

I'd love to see it continue growing over time into a place where people can share opportunities, communities, resources, and interesting finds that others might benefit from discovering too.

The goal of this series hasn't changed:

Help people discover opportunities they otherwise might have missed.

My hope is that this slowly becomes our radar, not just mine.

So if you come across an opportunity, fellowship, grant, hackathon, conference, community, resource, or anything else you think more people should know about, feel free to share it in the comments.

And as always, if I feature it in a future edition, I'll make sure to credit you. If you discovered it, that recognition belongs to you.

If you end up applying to any of the opportunities featured here, I'd love to hear about it.

Thank you for reading, thank you for sharing, and thank you for being part of this.

If you'd like to catch future editions, consider following me on DEV and bookmarking the series.

I'll be back next Friday with more opportunities, resources, and community finds.

See you next Friday 👋

🗂️ Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

If this is your first time discovering the series, you can browse previous editions and Community Finds here:

👉 Dev Opportunity Radar Archive

Every edition is collected in one place so it's easier to explore past opportunities, resources, and community recommendations.

DEV Community: The DEVengers

Dev Opportunity Radar #12: $10K+ Magnificent Grants, Free CodePath Courses, AI Societal Impact Lab Fellowship, and Interview Prep 101

Table of Contents

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Resource Highlight

Community Finds

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

📍 This Week's Opportunities

📌 Magnificent Grants

📌 AI Societal Impact Lab Autumn 2026 Fellowship

📌 CodePath Fall 2026 Courses

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

CodePath: Interview Prep 101 (Free Workshop Recording)

🌟 Community Finds

Zero Downtime Hackathon

💙 Reader Updates

👋 Until Next Friday

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

Dev Opportunity Radar #11: Claude Community Ambassadors, YC Startup Internship Expo, Z Fellows, and Stanford's AI Agents Course

Table of Contents

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Resource Highlight

Community Finds

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

📍 This Week's Opportunities

📌 Claude Community Ambassadors

📌 YC Startup Internship Expo

📌 Z Fellows

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

CS329A: Self-Improving AI Agents

🌟 Community Finds

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

JPMorganChase Code for Good Singapore & Software Engineer Program

💙 Reader Updates

👋 Until Next Friday

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

How I Contributed to a Laravel Application Without Knowing Laravel

Don't Start From Scratch

Learn the Critical 20%

Start Before You're Ready

Final Thoughts

Dev Opportunity Radar #10: OpenAI Student Collective, Develop for Good, MLH Global Hack Week & Learning How to Learn

Table of Contents

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Resource Highlight

Community Find

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

📍 This Week's Opportunities

📌 Develop for Good Winter 2027 Student Volunteer Program

📌 MLH Global Hack Week: Agents

📌 OpenAI Student Collective

📚 Resources Worth Checking Out

Learning How to Learn (Free Coursera Course)

🌟 Community Finds

CALEC Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

💙 Reader Updates

👋 Until Next Friday

🌐 Dev Opportunity Radar Website

Dev Opportunity Radar #9: A Fully Funded AI Security Residency, SF Founder Residency, Figma Campus Leaders & More

Table of Contents

⚡ Quick Scan

Opportunities

Resource Highlight

Community Find

🔄 Still Open From Previous Editions

📍 This Week's Opportunities

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