JOIN THE GLOBAL SPACE LAW AND POLICY RESEARCH COMMUNITY

Space Court Foundation
INTERNSHIPS
The application process will reopen 1st November for 2027 internships.

Legal
Internships

The Legal Internship application process is currently closed.

It will reopen in November 2026.

Your Gateway to Space Law

Who Should Apply?

  • Current and incoming law students are encouraged to apply.
  • Applications from other disciplines are welcome, but should have demonstrable experience and interest in international law, policy, and outer space.
  • We value a range of skills and experience including:
    • international law & policy
    • space law and policy
    • comparative law
    • research methodologies
    • history of spaceflight
    • space and planetary science
    • astronomy
    • anthropology
    • and more…
  • Students of all nationalities are welcome.
  • Proficiency in English and familiarity with academic writing are essential.

What Will You Do?

  • Dive into the Space Court Law Library project, researching national space law and regulation for the Big Book of Space Law.
  • Engage in varied research tasks — an intellectual adventure in space law!
  • Research historical space law events and individuals.
  • Academic credit available for Internships and Externships (subject to your institution’s approval).

What Skills Are Beneficial?

  • Academic research and writing skills.
  • Multilingual? That’s a big plus.
  • Comfort with Google Workspace (was GSuite).
  • Knowledge of one or more national space governance systems.

Commitment & Application Details:

  • Initial one-year internship (3 to 8 hours per week, depending on circumstances).
  • After successfully completing the internship, you will have opportunities for larger roles within the organization.
  • Other opportunities, such as positions in projects with our partners, are available  including the opportunity to co-author  publications and attend space law conferences.
  • We will work with you and your university to accommodate students with for-credit internships.
  • More details are on the application form.

Benefits

  • Work with our international team of highly dedicated and passionate space law professionals.
  • Work with other interns from around the world as part of a growing community of likeminded people
  • Take advantage of ample networking opportunities and exposure to our global community of space law researchers, academics, and practitioners
  • The opportunity to work with our extensive network of partners
  • Authorship of published contributions
  • Personalised coaching on academic publications and skills
  • We value long-term relationships, and we support our interns throughout their careers.

Join us in shaping the future of space law and policy!

Media and Communication Internships

The Media and Communications internship application process is currently closed.

It will reopen November 2026

Amplify Our Voice in Space Law

Who Should Apply?
  • 18 years or older;
  • Interested in space activities;
  • Demonstrated ability to create engaging and creative content across digital platforms
  • University degree not required – for our Media and Communications Internship, we value talent, creativity, and dedication over formal qualifications;
  • Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Substack, Patreon)
  • Graphic design skills (Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools);
  • Strong command of written English (working language of the Foundation). 

Beneficial Skills

The following skills will strengthen your application:
  • Understanding of space law, policy, or governance topics;
  • Multilingual capabilities;
  • Portfolio of relevant work (e.g., writing samples, campaigns, design, research or project outputs) is considered an asset;
  • Previous communications, marketing, or nonprofit experience. 

What You’ll Do

  • Create engaging content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Substack);
  • Promote SCF events and external engagement activities;
  • Contribute to the SCF Newsletter and communication strategies.

What You’ll Gain

  • Experience in nonprofit communications and space law advocacy;
  • Portfolio-building opportunities in content creation and digital media strategy;
  • Connection to a global network of space law and policy professionals. 

Position Details

  • Position Type: Voluntary internship. 
  • Location: Remote. The working timezone of SCF is predominantly CET (Central European Time). Applicants from all timezones welcome, with flexible scheduling for asynchronous working. 
  • Duration: 6 months part-time (3-5 hours/week). Interns who excel in the role may be offered an extension or permanent position within the communications team.

Application Process

During the application, you will be asked to submit: 
  1. A copy of your CV. 
  2. A brief portfolio, showcasing your communications and design work, or examples of your work, based on our previous content 
Please note: While AI tools may assist your creative process, portfolios must demonstrate your own skills in conceptualisation, design, and content creation. Submissions consisting entirely of AI-generated graphics or copy will not be considered. Detailed requirements are provided in the application form. Follow us on social media to stay updated on application deadlines and announcements.

Upcoming Application Timelines (2026/27)

We welcome applications for our global internship programme twice a year. Please review the upcoming application cycles below.

(Note: Deadlines are subject to change, so please check this page regularly for the latest updates.)

February 2027 Internships: 

1st November: Call for applications opens.

1st December: Call for applications closes.

September 2027 Internships: 

1st July: Call for applications opens.

1st August: Call for applications closes. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our internship programme typically runs for a full year. In cases where the internship is for university credit, we can accommodate semester or half-year terms to meet the host university’s requirements. Requesting a shorter duration will not negatively impact the application process. Please make sure to indicate your timeline preference when applying.

Yes, the internship is entirely remote.

All positions are currently conducted on a voluntary, unpaid basis. 

The working schedule of each intern is tailored according to their timezone, university timetable, etc,. Interns have the flexibility to consolidate their hours (e.g., working for 8 hours on Tuesdays) or distribute the workload throughout the week, provided their assigned tasks are completed. If completing the internship for university credit, we will adjust the schedule to align exactly with the host institution’s requirements. 



At the start of the programme, interns will work with an assigned supervisor to create a working plan with specific deliverables that meet their university’s criteria. Upon successful completion of the internship, we will submit the required feedback or evaluation to the university so interns can receive their course credit. As the process of evaluation can vary by institution, please feel free to reach out to our internship coordinators with any further questions.

Our alumni community spans academia, industry and government. Recent graduates from the SCF programme have progressed to doctoral programmes at leading universities and to roles in organisations such as UNIDIR, NASA, and ESA, as well as national civil services, national diplomatic services, and government-adjacent organisations (such as the Dutch Space Security Defence Centre).

For more information, please only contact our Internship Coordinators via this email link and not via LinkedIn or other social media.