Call Open for ESA Student Internships 2026

The European Space Agency is inviting students to apply for its 2026 Student Internship Programme. Whether you're into engineering, science, IT, business, economics, or social sciences, you can apply for an internship at ESA.

 To browse this year’s internship opportunities please visit the website.

• Create your candidate profile.
• Upload your CV.
• Add a concise, compelling motivation letter.
• Submit your application by 30 November 2025.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a university student, ideally in your final or penultimate year of a master’s programme.
• Hold citizenship of one of ESA’s Member States or Cooperating States (the full list of eligible countries is published in the footer of each ESA vacancy).

Internship timeline

• November 2025: Internship opportunities published.
• December 2025 – January 2026: Candidate shortlisting and selection.
• February 2026 onwards: Internships begin.

• Start date: Between February and October 2026, agreed upon with your ESA tutor.

• Duration: 3 to 6 months.

• Requirement: You must be enrolled at university for the full duration of the internship.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us by sending an email for general enquiries.