GNC & ICATT Conference 2026

ESA Academy Student Sponsorship

ESA Academy is pleased to sponsor up to 2 tertiary education students to attend the ESA GNC & ICATT 2026 conference under the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship programme.

The Sponsorship Covers:

the student registration fee;

up to EUR 350 for travel;

up to EUR 500 for accommodation (up to 5 nights).

Reimbursements will be made via a single bank transfer after the event, upon submission of receipts.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for an ESA Academy Student Sponsorship, students must fulfil the following criteria at the time of application:

individually present an accepted contribution at the conference (oral presentation, poster, other);

be minimum 18 years old at the time of the conference;

be a citizen of an ESA Member State, Associate Member, or Canada;

be enrolled as a student (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) in a tertiary education academic programme (not graduating before the Conference);

not benefit from an overlapping financial support to attend this conference, unless duly justified;

agree with the conditions of the ESA Academy’s Privacy Policy.

Priority will be given to students who have less than 2 years of professional experience and have never taken part in an activity sponsored by the ESA Education Office.

How to Apply:

Click HERE to fill-in the application form and send it to esaconferencebureau@esa.int. The subject of your email should be “ESA GNC & ICATT 2026 - Student Application”.

Important Dates:

The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 March at 23:59 CEST.

The decision by the Selection Committee will be communicated by Friday, 31 May.

Commitment to Diversity:

ESA is committed to achieving diversity and creating an inclusive environment. To this end, applications from all eligible candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, social origin or other characteristics are welcome.

Additional Support:

In case of difficulty in advancing the payment for the registration fee, ESA Academy may provide support to selected students to accommodate specific needs.