# Open Call: rOpenSci Champions Program 2026-2027 (Spanish, Latin America focus)

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Applications are now open for the next cohort of **Champions and Mentors** in the rOpenSci Champions Program — a 12-month program to grow open science and sustainable research software communities in Latin America.

**Key dates** • Application Clinic: **Feb 5, 2026** • Call closes: **Feb 20, 2026**

Looking for: • **Champions** : R users/developers in Latin America interested in building research software and community • **Mentors** : Experienced R package developers and reviewers who want to support new leaders The program includes training workshops, 1-on-1 mentoring, project development, community-building, and a participation stipend.

Full details & application forms:

- [ENG] [https://ropensci.org/blog/2026/01/12/programchamps2026/](https://ropensci.org/blog/2026/01/12/programchamps2026/)

- [ESP] [https://ropensci.org/es/blog/2026/01/12/programachamps2026/](https://ropensci.org/es/blog/2026/01/12/programachamps2026/)