EUMETSAT 2027 Internship Programme

EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency - monitoring the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

With EUMETSAT, you can make a world of difference and be a part of something that makes a positive impact on society. EUMETSAT is operating an increasing fleet of satellites delivering weather and climate data to users worldwide; helping protect lives, property and industries. EUMETSAT’s Internship Programme enables students with mandatory internship requirements to gain valuable insight into working in Space Based Earth Observation whilst still studying.

We’re looking for motivated students to join us across a wide range of areas, including:

• Remote Sensing and Products
• Satellite System Ground Segments
• Operations
• User Support and Climate Services

Further details of each of the internships can be found at: Vacancies | EUMETSAT

Job description

The EUMETSAT’s internship programme is designed to provide you with working experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or in work of a public international organisation.

Placements are typically up to three months in duration but up to six months may be possible with the business and academic institutions approval. Please note that internship positions at EUMETSAT are offered as opportunities to develop your working-experience during your studies. EUMETSAT internships will not develop into a permanent position.

Eligibility for a placement

Internship must be recognised by your educational institution as part of your course of studies.

You should:

• be at least 18 years old;
• be a national of Member States of EUMETSAT
• have completed at least 1.5 years of degree course;
• be able to communicate effectively in English;
• demonstrate skills in Communication, Team Working, Learning Orientation and Innovation & Initiative.

Consideration may also be given if the internship is not a mandatory part of your curriculum, and you are willing to complete it on a voluntary basis during your studies, for a maximum duration of three months.

When applying please specifically mention:

Which nationality or nationalities you possess. You must be a national of one of our member states.

A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria for the internship and will create a short list of applicants for interview.

If you are shortlisted, the workplace supervisor of the internship will contact you to arrange an interview. Interviews will normally be by phone or video-call.

Interviews are structured around how your studies, your career aspirations and your development potential fit with the knowledge and skills of the internship. Our aim is to ensure that the internship is offered to someone who will be able to benefit from the opportunity, so be prepared to talk about what you expect to learn from the internship and how it will help your future career (see also our webpage Preparing for Interviews for other general advice).

Once the selection decision has been made, we will inform you whether or not you have been selected. If you are not selected, we will, on request, give you feedback on your application and/or interview.

We offer

No salary is paid to interns, however a daily allowance and contribution to travel / accommodation costs may be provided. The conditions will be established taking into account the requirements and policy of the intern’s educational institution. As of 1 January 2027, interns may be granted a daily allowance of EUR 25 per day, relocation cost reimbursement of up to EUR 400, and accommodation cost reimbursement of up to EUR 1000 per month.

Interns are responsible for providing their own health and accident insurance and for finding their own accommodation in Germany, Darmstadt (if applicable).

Depending on the course of study, the internship could be recognized with ECTS credit points. Therefore, please consult your university supervisors and/or study coordinators.

Qualifications

Undertaking a degree with a mandatory internship requirement in a relevant subject (highlighted in each internship description).

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.

More about us

EUMETSAT’s role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.

EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.

As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom).