National Trainee programmes opening for applications
As all ESA member state nationals can apply to the Young Graduate Trainee programme, there are also some countries sponsoring National Trainee (NT) programmes at ESA, exclusively for their own citizens. These programmes are intended for recently graduated masters’ degree students as an entry point to ESA and the space industry.
The countries with currently active National Trainee programmes, with their respective expected application periods, are:
| Belgium | Deadline for applications 15 August 2017 | Info in Dutch & French |
| Germany | Deadline for applications 3 September 2017 | More info |
| Ireland | NT Programme to be launched soon… | |
| Luxembourg | Expected to be published in June 2017 | More info |
| Portugal | Expected to be published in September 2017 | More info |
| Switzerland | Deadline for applications 9 June 2017 | More info |
What does it mean to be a National Trainee at ESA? Read more about our National Trainee programmes. Are you not a national of one of these countries? Do not be discouraged. The Young Graduate Trainee programme will open for applications in November 2017.