ESO Summer Research Programme

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.

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

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).