ESA Graduate Trainee Programme (EGT): applications now open (deadline 28 Feb 2026)

The European Space Agency (ESA) has opened applications for the ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT) Programme—a Europe-wide opportunity for final-year Master’s students and recent Master’s graduates in engineering, natural sciences, IT, and business/economics to gain hands-on experience at ESA and contribute in teams working on space missions.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: 28 February 2026

  • Start date: September or October 2026

  • Online info sessions: 05, 12, and 17 February (programme Q&A / trainee insights / community activities)

Where to apply & learn more

If you know students or graduates who are considering a first step into the European space sector, please share this call within your networks.