ESO Summer Research Programme

Research Programme Fully funded

European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) Garching, Germany 2026

Information

A six-week summer research programme hosted at ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany, offering university students research experience working alongside ESO astronomers. It is aimed at students interested in astronomy/astrophysics who are not yet enrolled in a PhD programme. The 2026 edition runs from 15 June to 24 July 2026 and is hosted in Garching. The programme is described as fully-funded.

Benefits

Research experience working alongside astronomers at ESO Headquarters (Garching); placement on specific research projects.

Eligibility

University students interested in astronomy/astrophysics who are not yet enrolled in a PhD programme; applications are accepted from any country with priority given to students from ESO Member States, Strategic Partners (Australia) and the Host State (Chile).

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Opportunity Details

TypeResearch Programme

FundingFully funded

OrganiserEuropean Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO)

LocationGarching, Germany

Dates June 15, 2026 – July 24, 2026

Study level Bachelor / Undergraduate, Master / Graduate

Open toWe accept applications from promising university students from any country, although priority will be given to students from ESO Member States, Strategic Partners (Australia) and the Host State (Chile).

Astronomy Physics