ESA/JRC’s Summer School provides the attendees with a comprehensive overview on satellite navigation, starting from the GNSS system, its signals, the processing of the observations in a receiver and finally determining the position-navigation-time (PNT) solution. Many lab work will be carried out to get attendees really “hands-on”. The future of satellite systems is also discussed. Main emphasis will be put on the development of a group project using innovative ideas and covering all aspects from the idea, business plan, technical realisation till the marketing of the product or the service.

Internationally renowned scientists and specialists will give the lectures as well as the practical exercises and lab work. The program is open to graduate students (with a first university degree), Ph.D. candidates, early-stage researchers and young professional willing to broaden their knowledge.

All requests to attend the GNSS Summer School 2026 are assessed by the Organising Committee. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent latest after 25 working days of receiving your filled in application. If accepted, you will be provided with instructions by email on how to complete your registration.

Early registration fee, until February 15, 2026: 

Euro 2.750,- / Student Registration (Graduate students, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers at universities) 
Euro 5.000,- / Company Registration (Young engineers/academics in industry and agencies)

Late registration fee, as of February 16, 2026: 

Euro 3.250,- / Student Registration (Graduate students, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers at universities)
Euro 6.000,- / Company Registration (Young engineers/academics in industry and agencies)

The registration fee includes participation in all lectures and demonstrations, lecture material, accommodation, full board and social events. The registration fee does not include the flights and the transportation from and to the Airport on the first and last day.

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Please be aware that participation is not possible without providing the relevant consent.

Kindly note that to be considered for the Summer School 2026, University students need to mandatorily submit a Student ID and optionally a CV in addition. In case of high demand of student applications, the CV’s will be considered in the process of selection.

If University student - then upload your student ID (and optionally CV) below. In case of high demand of student applications, the CV’s will be considered in the process of selection.

Thank you for your application to the ESA/JRC International Summer School on GNSS! You will soon receive an e-mail including a summary of the data you have entered.

Your application will be reviewed. If accepted, you will receive an e-mail with the information to complete your registration.