Vienna Space Internship Program

Spend up to 8 weeks in the charming city of Vienna where you'll discover how law and policy can impact human activity in space, with an opportunity to sit in on meetings at the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs.

The Vienna Space Internship Program is an exciting opportunity through the Jeff Bleich Centre available to students in any undergraduate course, who have completed the elective space topic Outer Space Governance: Business, Policy, Law and Crime. Your internship will take place at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) headquarters in Vienna, where you will explore space law and policy issues.

Not only will you meet and develop a professional relationship with those at ESPI, but you will be working in close contact with the European Union and the European Space Agency on space matters, and potentially attend the United Nations' meetings related to space. This is a unique opportunity to broaden your horizons, and deepen your knowledge in an area impacting many industries.

Applications for 2025 are now open!

_{Left to right: Marco Aliberti (Associate Manager and Lead on International Engagement, European Space Policy Institute) and Associate Professor Rodrigo Praino (Flinders University)}

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Join the ESPI team and combine cutting-edge research with hands-on practitioners’ perspectives, on a broad range of space policy issues.

Marco Aliberti, European Space Policy Institute

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ESPI is a distinguished independent think-tank at the forefront of space law and policy.

As a valuable member of ESPI, you will delve into the intricate realm of space-related issues.

Situated in the culturally vibrant city of Vienna, Austria, this internship offers a unique opportunity to witness first hand the intersection of space law and policy. Established in 2003, ESPI has been instrumental in providing expert insights to European decision-makers and institutions. Your role as an intern will involve actively participating in research and policy projects, fostering collaboration with entities such as the European Space Agency and other key stakeholders.

This immersive experience goes beyond the confines of traditional internships. By joining ESPI, you will not only expand your understanding of space activities and security but also gain exposure to the inner workings of how policymakers navigate this complex landscape, with opportunities to engage with influential figures in law and politics.