Intern in the EU Relations Office in Brussels - European Space Agency (Brussels)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Assist in monitoring discussions, policy initiatives and legislative developments within European institutions
• Support preparation of briefings, reports, presentations and background material related to institutional relations
• Contribute to follow-up of legal and regulatory files and assess their potential impact on space activities
• Participate in meetings, conferences and events, preparing summaries and identifying relevant outcomes
• Collaborate with experts from different disciplines on policy, legal, institutional and programme-related activities

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of Master's level course, with proof of enrollment for entire internship duration
• Languages: English, French
• Key skills: Analytical skills, Research skills, Communication skills, Stakeholder engagement skills

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Internship.

Working arrangements: On-site.

Hiring unit: Strategy, Legal and External Matters - ESA Brussels Office (EBO).

Position details

Reference

1452866033

Last Verified

4 November 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern in the EU Relations Office in Brussels at ESA based in Brussels (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is 1452866033.

Job Requisition ID:20967

Date Posted:1 November 2026

Closing Date:30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:External Only

Directorate:Strategy, Legal and External Matters

Location EBO, Brussels, Belgium

Our team and mission

The ESA Brussels office act as the main channel of communication between the Agency and the EU Institutions. Under the authority of the Head of the ESA Brussels office, you will support the activities of the office, related to the actions towards EU Institutions (Council, Parliament, Commission, EDA, EEAS etc.), attending events and conferences, producing reports, contributing to the Office newsletter of the office and carrying out other tasks according to the needs of the Office.

You will be asked to support the SLE-UB activities both internally, with the programme directorates, and externally, with EU Institutions.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic environment with a large number of contacts within the Brussels “space bubble”, learning how the EU legislative process really works.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

During this internship, you will support the EBO Team with the following tasks:

- ​assist in monitoring of discussions, policy initiatives and legislative developments within European institutions; - ​support the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations and background material related to institutional relations and cooperation with European institutions; - ​contribute to the follow-up of legal and regulatory files, assessing their potential impact on space activities and programmes; - ​participate in meetings, conferences and events, preparing summaries and identifying relevant outcomes and follow-up actions; - ​collaborate with experts from different disciplines and gain insight into how policy, legal, institutional and programme-related activities support the development of the European space sector.

​Through this internship, you will develop a practical understanding of European institutional processes, space policy and governance frameworks, regulatory developments affecting the space sector and the implementation of major European space programmes. You will also strengthen your analytical, research, communication and stakeholder engagement skills in an international environment.

Behavioural competencies

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

​​Knowledge and background in EU institutions and/or space policy is an asset.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 4 November 2026, 3 days ago.

The application deadline is 30 November 2026, 21 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 4 November 2026 (3 days ago).

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page.

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