Good news! The ESO Science Communication Internship is now accepting applications. We will go into great detail regarding this internship, its advantages, and the application procedure in this post.
International students can apply for the fully funded ESO Science Communication Internship 2025. The internship lasts for three months, with a maximum of six months. A monthly stipend will be provided by the internship to cover living expenses, housing costs, and the cost of transportation back to and from your home station.
The organization’s outreach initiatives fall under the purview of the ESO Education and Public Outreach Department (ePOD). Press releases and broadcast material for the media are only a few of the many programs and activities that are employed to satisfy the unique needs of print, television, and online media. In addition to producing excellent printed materials like books, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, posters, and more, ePOD uses a multimedia approach to public engagement.
Formerly known as the European Institution for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is an intergovernmental research institution for ground-based astronomy that consists of 16 countries. Since its founding in 1962, ESO has given astronomers access to the southern sky and cutting-edge research facilities.
ESO Internship Summary
- Institution(s): ESO
- Location: Germany
- Internship Focused Areas: Science communication of frontline astronomy projects.
- Internship Period: The duration of the internship is 3 to 6 months.
- Internship Deadline: December 31, 2024
ESO Internship Benefits
ESO Science Communication Internship will provide:
- A monthly allowance to cover your living expenses.
- Accommodation.
- The cost of a return trip from/to your home station.
Eligibility Criteria for ESO Internship
Applicants must fulfil the following criteria for an ESO Science Communication Internship:
- Required Languages: English. You must be fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
- We are looking for people who want to gain experience in science communication for frontline astronomy projects.
- You should have some previous experience in written science communication in English, in particular communicating astronomy or other physical sciences to the public.
- You should also have knowledge of astronomy that allows you to understand scientific papers.
- You must have strong MS Office application skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Candidates currently studying or having recently completed a university degree in science, science communication, or science journalism are preferred.
- Provide clear, concise, and timely written and oral communications.
- Work under time pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines and standards.
- Work both on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Build good collaborative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and disciplines.
How to Apply for ESO Internship
Please follow the following application instructions to win an ESO Science Communication Internship:
- Apply online from Here.
- Complete the applications in English.
- The application includes a motivation letter and your CV.
- Please also upload samples of your work (applications without samples will not be evaluated).
Website
To know more about the ESO Science Communication Internship, please visit the official website:
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