ESO Fellowship Programme Chile 2026/2027:
Santiago

Deadline 15/10/2026

Reach new heights at Europe's leading astronomy organisation:
- Developing their scientific profiles benefiting from a rich and structured scientific environment where they can interact with more senior scientists.
- Becoming mature and independent researchers who will develop their own research projects and contribute effectively to collaborative scientific endeavours.
- Getting prepared to take on higher scientific, technical or supervisory/managerial responsibilities in future positions.
- Developing their understanding of instrumental and observational techniques through supporting observatory operations to improve their scientific understanding and prepare for a future career in observational astronomy.

Fellowships are available both at ESO's Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, and at ESO's astronomy centre in Santiago, Chile. ESO Fellows are expected to actively participate in ESO's scientific life by proposing and contributing to the organisation of scientific workshops,



co-supervising PhD students, coordinating thematic research groups, joining scientific committees, organising seminars, writing competitive grant and telescope proposals, among other activities.

The ESO Fellowship Programme: ESO-Germany:
The ESO Fellowship Programme: ESO-Chile:
Science funding:
Qualifications:
The programme is open to applicants who will have obtained their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2027. Early-career scientists from all astrophysical fields are welcome to apply. Observational, theoretical and computational astrophysics are all areas where ESO Fellows can benefit from one of the most vibrant and stimulating scientific settings anywhere in the world.

Remuneration and Contract:
Applications:
- The Motivation letter form
- The Research plan form, with all the relevant parts completed.
- The Academic and Research track record form, with all the relevant

📌 Eso Fellowship Programme Chile 2026/2027 (Santiago)
🏢 European Southern Observatory
📍 Santiago