Το πρόγραμμα πρακτικής άσκησης απευθύνεται κυρίως σε νέους πτυχιούχους πανεπιστημίου, χωρίς να αποκλείονται και όσοι, στο πλαίσιο της διά βίου μάθησης, απέκτησαν πρόσφατα πτυχίο πανεπιστημίου και ξεκινούν τώρα την επαγγελματική τους σταδιοδρομία.

Ποιοι μπορούν να υποβάλουν αίτηση:

• Υπήκοοι των κρατών μελών της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης ηλικίας τουλάχιστον 18 ετών.
• Οι αιτούντες πρέπει να έχουν επίπεδο σπουδών που αντιστοιχεί σε πλήρεις πανεπιστημιακές σπουδές πιστοποιούμενες με πτυχίο (το οποίο έχει αποκτηθεί σε κράτος μέλος της ΕΕ ή συνοδεύεται από πιστοποιητικό ισοτιμίας που έχει εκδοθεί από αρχή κράτους μέλους), εφόσον η κανονική περίοδος των πανεπιστημιακών σπουδών είναι τρία ή περισσότερα έτη.
• Οι αιτούντες πρέπει να μην έχουν ήδη συμμετάσχει σε καμία πρακτική εκπαίδευση σε όργανο ή οργανισμό της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης, ούτε να έχουν ήδη εργαστεί σε όργανο ή οργανισμό της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.

Διάρκεια: 6 μήνες

Αμειβόμενη θέση: Ναι. 600 ευρώ (μηνιαία αμοιβή) και 350 ευρώ (επίδομα στέγασης).

Ημερομηνίες έναρξης: 1η Σεπτεμβρίου ή 1η Μαρτίου.

Do you want to:

• Get practical, first-hand training and work experience in an EU security and defence Agency?
• Join a multi-national team of first-class experts with diverse backgrounds (civil, military and intelligence)?
• Work in an intellectually stimulating environment offering an attractive financial benefits package?

And all of that, in a unique location (Torrejón de Ardoz airbase) just 20 minutes outside one of the coolest cities in Europe: Madrid!

What traineeships do we offer?

We are looking for profiles that range from:

• Geospatial Science/GEOINT/IMINT profiles.
• Open- Source Information Analysts and Quality Assurance specialists.
• IT profiles (Cybersecurity, AI/Machine Learning).
• Legal, Human Resources, Communications and Finance.
   

Length:

Traineeships are offered for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension for another 6 months (max. 12 months).
 

Financial deal:

Traineeships encompass full-time work experience at SatCen (40 hours a week), and trainees receive a monthly stipend of €1,200 plus a transport allowance of €206.89.
 

Requirements:

Our traineeships are compatible with previous traineeships in other EU Institutions/Agencies: even if you have already been a trainee in the past, you can still apply!

Other than that, candidates must:

• Be nationals of the Member States of the European Union.
• Have recently graduated from university or be in the last year of their studies.
• Have a very good knowledge of at least two EU languages, one of which should be English (minimum level of B2), the working language of the SatCen.
   

Key dates:

As a general rule, traineeships are organised via 2 yearly intakes:

-  In spring: from 1 April until 30 September. (approx. publication period: October to November).

-  In autumn: from 1 October until 31 March. (approx. publication period: April to May).
 

Please, note that the actual timeframes are clearly indicated in each vacancy notice, and may vary according to the needs of the Centre. 
 

Spring Session: 16 February to 15 July - Application period: 1 July to 30 September (noon/12:00, Brussels time) of the previous year
Autumn Session: 16 September to 15 February - Application period: 3 January to 31 March (noon/12:00, Brussels time) of the same year

As a CoR trainee, you will be witnessing first-hand the dynamics of a multilingual and multinational institution. Within a small group of trainees, you will not only be able to work across a wide range of EU policy aspects, but you will also have the unique possibility to create an event by yourself!

Thanks to the unique YFactor scheme, trainees are invited to carry out project work addressing issues that are relevant for European regions and cities. Whether you decide to work on a conference, a podcast, or an eBook – as a CoR trainee your creativity will be challenged and encouraged!

Who can apply: EU citizens.

Citizens from third countries (including the UK) can also apply, and may be selected in exceptional cases, notably if their candidature is of particular interest to the CoR and if they comply with the requirements under national immigration law for residing and working legally in Belgium.

University graduates who have obtained a full undergraduate academic degree, or have completed at least the third year of higher education (university or equivalent), by the closing date for applications.

Candidates with excellent knowledge of one of the EU's official languages and satisfactory knowledge of French or English.

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes. Around 1,400 € per month

Starting Dates: 16 February and 16 September

Students looking to finalise their work project, or who are curious about how local and regional authorities contribute to EU legislation in fields such as Citizenship, Cohesion, Climate Change, Public Procurement and Security are welcome to apply for a short-term study visit. Study visits are an excellent opportunity to discover the geographical dimension of EU policies. Moreover, they provide the occasion to reinforce academic preparation with first-hand experience with the work of an EU consultative body.

Study visits are traineeships not remunerated by the CoR. In order to be accepted for a study visit, applicants must either:

• provide proof of funding from another body, such as a university, a public / private body or NGO, in the form of a scholarship, grant, etc.
• or provide proof that the study visit is an integral part of their education (for example, if the study visit is required as part of thesis research or to complete the course of studies).

Who can apply: EU citizens.

Citizens from third countries (including the UK) may apply and may be selected in exceptional cases, notably if their candidature is of particular interest to the CoR and if they comply with requirements under national immigration law for residing and working legally in Belgium.

The applicant has to hold at least a Bachelor's degree (or have completed half of a Bachelor's degree deemed relevant to the CoR's work).

Candidates with excellent knowledge of one of the EU's official languages and satisfactory knowledge of French or English.

Duration: 1 to 4 months (it may be extended to 6 months depending on the resources available)

Starting Dates: at any time, upon agreement

The scheme is open to staff or trainees from a national, regional or local public authority of an EU Member State and may give both the CoR and the official's employing institution the opportunity to enhance collaboration and networking opportunities. Moreover, officials participating in this type of exchange scheme may have the opportunity to gain insights into the work of the CoR while at the same time developing their skills, competencies and knowledge.

Who can apply: Staff from a national, regional or local public authority of an EU member state.

Citizens from third countries (including the UK) may apply and may be selected in exceptional cases, notably if their candidature is of particular interest to the CoR and if they comply with requirements under national immigration law for residing and working legally in Belgium.

The applicant has to hold at least a Bachelor's degree (or have completed half the cycle of a Bachelor's degree deemed relevant to the CoR's work) and work in a position at a level and with content corresponding to the duties performed by EU staff within the CoR.

Excellent knowledge of French or English.

Duration: 2 to 6 months (can be extended to 12 months)

Paid: Remuneration is provided by the sending institution.

Starting Dates: at any time, upon agreement

EUSPA offers paid traineeships in different departments.

Who can apply:

• University graduates (or soon-to-be), who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland or Norway or Switzerland.
• Candidates who possess a thorough knowledge of one official language of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union; one of these languages must be the working language of the Agency (English)

Contract duration: 6 months

Possibility of renewal: yes

Paid: yes. 1500€ (Monthly Grant)

The European Labour Authority (ELA) is organising a selection procedure for the traineeship programme 2026/2027.

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 2026.

Ref.: EBA TRAINEE 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Masters university student (with a previous degree) who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe. 

We have 54 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 2026 23:59 CET, with intake date (1st day of contract) 1 October 2026. 
 
What do we offer:  

• A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October 2026 - 31 July 2027) 
• Stipend: €2,049.77 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:

1. enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
2. 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 2025 and 6 May 2026 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.
3. 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 2026!