Scholarships by European Southern Observatory (ESO) 2025 - 2026

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is an intergovernmental research organization founded in 1962, uniting 16 member states to advance ground-based astronomy. With over 750 staff and annual funding of around €162 million, ESO operates world-class observatories in northern Chile, offering astronomers unparalleled access to the southern skies.

View opportunities sponsored by European Southern Observatory (ESO)

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  • Science Communication Internship at ESO Garching, Germany (stipend available and open to students and recent graduates worldwide)

    Are you passionate about science, communication, and astronomy? The European Southern Observatory (ESO)offers a unique opportunity to join its Department of Communication as a science communication intern. Based in Garching near Munich, Germany, this 6-month internship is designed for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in communicating frontline astronomy to the public.

    Date Posted: 30 May, 2025
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  • ESO Internship in Audiovisual Communication at Santiago, Chile (stipend available and open to students/recent graduates worldwide)

    Are you passionate about visual storytelling and science communication? ESO’s Communication Department (COMM) is offering an exciting internship opportunity in audiovisual communication at its offices in Vitacura, Santiago, Chile. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in combining creativity with scientific outreach and engagement.

    Date Posted: 30 May, 2025