Germany · Garching bei München
About this opportunity
The ESO Studentship Programme lets PhD students enrolled at a university anywhere work on their thesis at ESO in Garching (or in Chile under the separate Chile call), with formal supervision from the home university and co-supervision by ESO staff.
Your home institute must confirm whether your current PhD funding continues during the stay. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Who can apply
Enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or a related field (observational, theoretical or fundamental astrophysics).
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- PhD
What the funding covers
Studentship stipend under ESO conditions; your home institute must state whether your PhD scholarship continues (see ESO employment conditions).
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Partly covered / varies
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Research proposal and, for many programs, a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Apply on recruitment.eso.org (advert 2026_0055) with reference letters by 20 October 2026.
- General questions: gar-applications@eso.org.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 1–2 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for ESO Studentship Programme 2026/2027?
Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is ESO Studentship Programme 2026/2027 fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend. Not separately covered: stipend or salary (partly).
What is the deadline for ESO Studentship Programme 2026/2027?
The deadline is 20 Oct 2026. Status: Closes today. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does ESO Studentship Programme 2026/2027 require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for ESO Studentship Programme 2026/2027?
Apply on recruitment.eso.org (advert 2026_0055) with reference letters by 20 October 2026. Apply only on the official website (recruitment.eso.org). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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