Get ready to apply:
ESA INTERNSHI PROGRAMME
over 200 positions from 1 to 30 November
Not only astronauts!
It’s that time of year again!
On 1 November 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) will post over 200 student internship positions, covering a wide range of fields of expertise across different ESA locations. Are you a student considering applying? Here’s how to make the most of this opportunity and strengthen your application.
Explore ESA internship opportunities
- Where to apply: ESA Jobs.
- Application Period: From 1 to 30 November 2026.
- Candidates may apply for up to 2 positions.
- Fields of expertise: from natural sciences, engineering, robotics, cybersecurity, IT, and data science to law, business, and communication.
Boost Your Profile with SXS Career
- One-to-one career & CV counselling: students can request a counselling by one of our SXS Counsellors (former student from a Swiss university with professional experience in space), for personal advice and insights.
- Career & CV tips & tricks : get them online, including the “How to apply for a job in the space sector” video tutorial.
- SXS career newsletter: sign-up and receive the latest updates on space career opportunities.
- SXS Movetia grant: students enrolled in Swiss universities who are selected for an ESA internship will also be eligible to apply for an SXS Movetia grant to financially support their professional mobility.
🚀 When you’re ready, dare to apply: https://jobs.esa.int/
