Job alert! IT Systems Engineer/Deputy IT Manager 7 September 2026 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is seeking to appoint an IT Systems Engineer to support the IT Manager. Applications will be assessed from 6 October. Read more
EGU peer support/mentoring training – register now! 7 September 2026 Are you an EGU member who wants to sharpen your mentorship skills - either as a novice seeking support or an experienced participant looking to provide it? Why not register to take part in our free mentoring training session, organised by the EGU Outreach Committee, to be held on Wednesday 28 October. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee looking for new members! 31 August 2026 EGU’s Outreach Committee, which focuses on public engagement activities, communication between scientists and students, and supporting the training and development of budding science communicators, is searching for three new members to help further its programme. Send in your applications by 28 September 2026. Read more
EGU's free 2026 autumn workshops in science communication, science for policy and Early Career development – apply now! 24 August 2026 Looking to enhance your skills in science communication, science for policy, outreach or career development as an Early Career Scientist? This autumn EGU is offering six free workshop series’ to help you to develop your skills and gain new understanding, but places are limited, so register for your preferred course today! Read more
EGU autumn elections 2026: call for candidates now open! 31 July 2026 The 2026 autumn elections for the next EGU Treasurer and Early Career Scientist (ECS) Union Representative will take place from 2 to 24 November 2026. EGU would like to invite you to propose a candidate to either of these vacancies by 8 September. All our members are welcome to propose a candidate, and you can even nominate yourself! Read more
Propose a session for the EGU General Assembly in 2027! 20 July 2026 The call for session proposals for the EGU27 General Assembly is now open! Until 23 September you can suggest new scientific sessions with co-conveners, submit short course ideas and/or submit proposals for keynote Geopanels (formerly called Union Symposia and Great Debates). Session proposal options exist for both virtual and on-site participation in the EGU General Assembly, which is taking place 4 – 9 April 2027. Read more
EGU’s Policy Pairing scheme 2026 – apply now to experience life inside the European Parliament! 14 July 2026 The EGU, in close collaboration with the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development, are providing an EGU member with the opportunity to visit Brussels and work alongside a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) to learn more about how science can be used to support policymaking in Europe! Apply by 1 September 2026. Read more
EGU EDI Committee looking for new members! 13 July 2026 EGU’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, which promotes and supports equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunities in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, with a focus on EGU activities, is searching for new members to help further its programme. Send in your applications by 10 August 2026. Read more
EGU Art-Science Working Group looking for new members! 6 July 2026 EGU’s Art-Science Working Group, which aims to promote the collaboration and connection between artists and scientists working in Earth, planetary, and space sciences, is searching for two new members to help further its programme. Send in your applications by 10 August 2026. Read more
EGU Executive Director Philippe Courtial is awarded JpGU International Contribution Award 2 July 2026 EGU's Executive Director Philippe Courtial was this year honoured with the prestigious JpGU international Contribution Award at the 2026 joint JpGU-AGU scientific meeting in Chiba, Japan, in May 2026. Read more
Open call for Early Career Scientists in geoscience to join the Mission Earth project! 1 July 2026 Join the Special Activity Fund supported Mission Earth project, and help young people across Europe develop tools to communicate about climate change issues in their area! Read more
Apply for a Tertiary Education Geoscience Teaching Materials award: 2026! 29 June 2026 The EGU Education Committee is inviting applications for grants to fund the preparation of tertiary level (university, college etc) geoscience teaching materials. The deadline to apply is 27 July 2026. Read more
EGU peer review training workshop 2026 – apply now! 23 June 2026 Are you a researcher who wants to be more confident doing peer reviews? Or an Early Career Scientist worried about doing your first review? This EGU sponsored, free workshop will help you develop your skills in peer reviewing using EGU’s innovative open access, public peer review system. Places are limited, so apply by 28 July to secure your spot. Read more
Job alert! EGU Editorial Manager 25 May 2026 The Union is hiring an Editorial Manager to support our Publications Committee to assist the executive editors of its journals and EGUsphere, and support the numerous volunteer scientific editors and referees. Deadline for applications is Monday 22 June 2026. Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of a career development workshop for Early Career Scientists! 18 May 2026 Do you run online career development workshops? The EGU Early Career Scientists are seeking an experienced trainer to develop and deliver an online workshop to provide training for our members in various aspects of career development specifically addressing the needs and concerns of Early Career Scientists, so submit your proposal by Monday 22 June 2026. Read more
Apply now for EGU’s 2026 Distinguished Lecture Series for Secondary/High schools and Higher Education! 14 May 2026 EGU’s Education Committee invites applications for the new Distinguished Lectures for Secondary/High schools and Universities series with financial support of up to €1400 to support a special lecture to be hosted at higher education institutions. Applications are due by 15 June 2026. Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2026! 11 May 2026 EGU Public Engagement Grants are now open for applications! These grants are awarded to EGU members interested in developing an outreach project to raise awareness of the geosciences outside the scientific community. The deadline for applications is 17 June 2026. Read more
Apply now for EGU’s Science Journalism Fellowship 2026 (up to €5k) 11 May 2026 The EGU is now accepting applications for the 2026 Science Journalism Fellowship competition. The fellowships enable journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences, with successful applicants receiving up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects, apply by 17 June 2026. Read more
EGU26 – by the numbers 11 May 2026 Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, EGU26 was another record breaking year with an amazing 22,497 people participating in the General Assembly, both in Vienna and online! Read more
EGU allocates additional funding to Special Activities! 9 May 2026 EGU has selected 10 member-proposed, high-profile or ‘out-of-the-box’ not-for-profit activities, with high visibility and large impact to receive up to 30,000€ from the EGU Special Activity Fund. Read more
