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Traineeships in the EU institutions and agencies
The traineeship offered by the European Institutions is recognised as an opportunity for graduates. This program offers unmatched insight into the EU institutions and attracts candidates from around the Union. For those interested in European governance and international relations, eager to gain practical experience in developing policies that influence millions, we recommend applying for a traineeship that is organised twice a year and usually last for 5 months. EU traineeships are paid, with remuneration varying depending on the host organisation (approx. EUR 1300/month).
Key features
It is designed for graduates who wish to engage with the core activities of the European Union. Participants are placed in various EU institutions, agencies and bodies, where they will contribute to projects that match their expertise. This program offers valuable insights into EU decision-making and policies, networking opportunities with professionals, experience from a dynamic and multicultural environment and the development of valuable career skills.
You will be involved in diverse policy areas, from public administration to cybersecurity, digital transformation efforts to health matters, from law and space to economic policy and climate change initiatives. Other areas on offer are translation, communication, human resources and diplomacy.
This is the opportunity to enhance your professional skills, collaborating with multicultural teams, making significant contributions to projects that matters and for personal growth.
Explore available traineeship opportunities by selecting from various EU institutions, bodies, and agencies. It is a good idea to start applying in time and not wait until the last moment.
Please note that the information available on this page is not exhaustive. Each EU institution, body and agency is responsible for managing their own traineeship selection and recruitment procedures.
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Traineeships - CDT
The Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, established in Luxembourg in 1994, offers traineeships for university graduates or students.
This trainee programme includes six positions in 2025:
- 1 Trainee Latvian translator (Linguistic Services Department)
- 1 Trainee German translator (Linguistic Services Department)
- 1 Trainee English translator (Linguistic Services Department)
- 1 Trainee Romanian translator (Linguistic Services Department)
- 1 Trainee Advanced Language Solutions Section (Operations Management Department)
- 1 Trainee Human Resources & Staff Support Section (Corporate Services Department)
Who can apply: University graduates who are nationals of a Member State of the EU.
Duration: 6-12 months
Paid: Yes. monthly grant of 1.666,62 EUR
More information: https://cdt.europa.eu/en/cdt-tr-2025-2026-traineeship-callTraineeships - ELA
The European Labour Authority (ELA) is organising a selection procedure for the traineeship programme 2025/2026.
The traineeship may last a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 months. Traineeship agreements are initially offered for a period of six months with the option for extension.
Traineeships are planned to begin in October 2025.
More information: https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/ela-traineeship-programme-20252026-18-profiles(FRA) Агенция на Европейския съюз за основните права
One of the aims of the traineeship at the FRA are to allow trainees to contribute to the Agency’s mission in helping to make fundamental rights a reality for everyone in the EU.
The traineeship is offered to recent university graduates (at least one month before starting the traineeship) and persons who would benefit from initial work experience, without excluding those who have recently obtained a university diploma or are at the beginning of a new professional career. To be eligible for a traineeship, you must also have completed your most recent studies no more than three years prior to the deadline for applications.
How to apply?
Please complete your application in English. Only applications received via the FRA e-recruitment platform will be accepted. It is not possible to submit an application by email.
In your application, you must specify which unit and sector you are applying for. You can indicate only one entity.
Please note that no employment of any form can be offered following the end of the traineeship period unless through a recruitment procedure against a vacancy notice published on the FRA website.
To be eligible for a traineeship at FRA, you must meet the following conditions:
- Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union (27), EEA countries (3) or EU candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine) or potential candidate countries (Kosovo);
- Have a very good knowledge of English, the working language of FRA (B2);
- Have completed university studies (obtained a degree diploma) by one month prior to the start date of the traineeship (i.e. no later than 1 September 2025) and no more than 3 years prior to the start date of the traineeship.
Duration: 10 months, from 1 October 2025 – 31 July 2026.
The trainee will be required to work on a full-time basis at the FRA premises in Vienna. One position is located in Brussels, Belgium. For this position, the grant is adjusted to the salary coefficient applicable in Belgium.
Monthly basic salary: 1,574.00€
More information: https://fra.gestmax.eu/839/1/traineeship-call-2025?backlink=searchInternship - eu-LISA
Internships in Corporate Functions (Data Protection, Legal, Security, Stakeholder Management, Analysis & Statistics, HR, Communications, Contract Management, Facilities Management, ICT).
Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension, 12 months total)
Monthly grant : 1,859.73 EUR for Tallinn 1,991.15 EUR for Brussels 2,273.89 EUR for Strasbourg
Starting Dates: October 2025
More information: https://erecruitment.eulisa.europa.eu/en/our-jobs/internships-in-corporate-func…
Traineeships - CEDEFOP
Cedefop is the EU agency shaping learning and skills for Europe, based in vibrant Thessaloniki, Greece. We’re offering you a chance to gain hands-on experience, build real skills, grow your network, and make your mark in Europe.
Who can apply:
- Nationality: you must be a citizen of EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden) or EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland).
- Education: you must have successfully completed a post-secondary education of at least 3 years (minimum EQF 6 level): this includes Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent qualifications; obtained within 3 years by the closing date for applications.
- Language: you must demonstrate a minimum C1 level of English proficiency in all areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening), in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Who can't apply:
- Candidates who do not meet the above requirements by the closing date of the traineeship notice.
- Candidates who have already benefited from any kind of paid/unpaid traineeship or employment within an EU institution/body/agency/office for more than 6 weeks.
Duration: 10 months.
Paid: Yes. Amount depending on place of recruitment.
Starting Date: 1 October
More information: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/job-opportunities/vacancies/trai…Scientific Trainee positions - JRC
The JRC offers a stimulating, multicultural and multi-disciplinary research environment for trainees.
Who can apply: Nationals of the Member States of the EU or of the countries associated to the Research Framework Programmes.
Duration: 5 months.
Paid: Yes. Amount depending on place of recruitment.
Starting Dates: October and March (2 arrival session on a yearly basis).
More information: https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/graduate-traineesTraineeships - EMA
We have 53 traineeship opportunities for candidates with background in life sciences (medicine, pharmacy, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, etc.), IT and Data (computer sciences/engineering, statistics, mathematics, data sciences, etc.) and social sciences (HR, communication, library, finance, etc.).
At EMA, traineeships are designed to enhance your knowledge and provide hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. You'll be performing tasks that not only benefit your training but also help you grow professionally.
Closing date 6 May 2025 23:59 CET, with intake date (1st day of contract) 1 October 2025.
What do we offer:
- A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October 2025 - 31 July 2026)
- Stipend: €1,942.19 net per month
- Mentorship
- Career guidance and development
- Social activities: Engage in various social activities to build connections and enjoy your time at EMA.
- 2 days of home work per week
- 20 days of paid leave
- A community and network of trainees from all over the European Union
Eligibility criteria:
To be eligible for consideration for this placement, you are required to:
- enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
- possess a university degree in the field specify on each vacancy (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained between 6 May 2024 and 6 May 2025 or be a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme or a PhD student or a Master's student with a previous fully finished degree in the areas mentioned before.
- a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the Common European Framework for Languages
Would you like to know what are the requirements to apply to a traineeship at EMA? How is the selection process? What to expect if you are selected? Do not miss the informative session on the 14th of April 2025!
Traineeships - CPVO
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) in Angers, France invites applications for 3 traineeships of 12 months (2 Legal & 1 Communication).
Duration: 1 year (1st October 2025-30 September 2026)
Monthly allowance: 1.685 €
Applications are processed via the website.
More information: https://cpvo.europa.eu/en/about-us/recruitment
Traineeships - CEPOL
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) is launching a call for applications for its traineeship programme for a period of six months for an intake in September 2025.
CEPOL's traineeship scheme targets university students or recent graduates with the interest in the work of our Agency.
The aim of the traineeship scheme is to benefit both parties – the Agency and the trainees – by giving university students or recent graduates their first experience of working for an EU body and assisting in the completion of specific tasks which are useful to CEPOL.
Trainees shall be nationals of the Member States of the European Union, Schengen Associated Countries or candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy.
Applications are invited for the following positions in Budapest and Brussels:
- Liaison Office trainee (Brussels)
- Communications trainee (Budapest)
- Archivist and records management trainee (Budapest)
- Learning management system trainee (Budapest)
- Training needs analysis trainee (Budapest)
- Higher education, research and innovation trainee (Budapest)
Стажове
In our vibrant and respectful multicultural environment, we foster meaningful learning and development experience for our trainees by involving them in daily and project work under the responsibility of a supervisor. Learning by doing and learning from others are at the root of your future paid traineeship experience!
Who can apply: University graduates, who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union and Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein (parties of the EEA agreement). Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of two of the official languages of the European Union.
Duration: 6 months (possibility for further extension up to six months).
Paid: Yes, 1.493,36 EUR/month.
Starting Dates: September 2025.
More information: More info