Remote Space Law and Sustainability Internship at UNOOSA [Vienna Option]: Apply by November 1!

UNOOSA invites applications for its Space Law and Sustainability Internship, starting January 2027. Apply by November 1, 2026.

About UNOOSA

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is recruiting an intern for its Space Sustainability Unit in Vienna, Austria. The unit’s internship work includes space sustainability, law and policy research and capacity-building activities.

About the Opportunity

The Space Law and Sustainability Intern will assist the Space Sustainability Unit under the supervision of a staff member. The official vacancy, Job Opening ID 285723, is classified as an I-1 internship and offers work on legal and policy analysis related to outer space.

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Mode and Location

The duty station is Vienna, Austria. The official vacancy permits the internship to be carried out virtually or in person.

Duration and Start Date

The internship is expected to begin in January 2027. The minimum period is four months, with an option to extend to six months according to office needs and the intern’s availability.

Working Hours and Financial Terms

This is an unpaid, full-time internship requiring five working days and 40 hours per week. Interns or their sponsoring institutions are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses. Appropriate visa and work authorisation may be required for in-person participation.

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Deadline

Applications close on November 1, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate programme; or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree.
• Study international affairs, policy, law or another field relevant to UNOOSA’s activities.
• Be computer literate in standard software, including proficiency in preparing spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate an interest in the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of its Charter.
• Be able to interact successfully with people from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Have fluent spoken and written English. Knowledge of another official UN language is advantageous.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist with capacity-building activities on space sustainability, law and policy.
• Support legal and policy research and analysis.
• Deliver a final presentation on internship outcomes.
• Perform other tasks as necessary.

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Application Procedure

Submit a completed online application, including a Cover Note and Personal History Profile, through the official UN Careers vacancy. The Cover Note must identify your degree programme and graduation date, relevant research and experience, three main areas of interest, suitability for this internship and interest in the UN Internship Programme. The Personal History Profile should include past employment, IT skills and three references.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, and only successful candidates will be contacted. The United Nations charges no recruitment fee.