EIGE is announces a call for applications for traineeships lasting 11 months based at the Agency’s Brussels Office within its Outreach and Engagement Unit. Selected trainees can expect to carry out duties from the following:

• Support in organising EIGE’s stakeholder events, visits and meetings (e.g. Director missions to Brussels, meetings with Brussels-based stakeholders);
• Monitor EU policy-making and prepare regular reports for the Agency;
• Draft briefing notes, speaking points and background papers for EIGE’s management and Brussels liaison officer;
• Assist with the successful organisation of the bi-annual Gender Equality Forum;
• Support the implementation of EIGE’s focus topics in 2026 (care, tackling gender-based violence…) and beyond;
• Support effective exchange between Brussels Liaison Office and Vilnius-based colleagues;
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor or Head of Unit.

We offer traineeships in AI to recent university graduates and doctoral students in the fields of AI, computer science, data science, information technology, or similar disciplines. 

Who can apply: EU nationals who have completed university studies attested by a diploma (when the normal period of university education is 3 years or more), or be currently undertaking doctoral studies, in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or similar disciplines relevant for AI projects.

Duration:  6 months.

Paid:  2 500 euros/month.

Starting Date: 1 April.

Apply in English or French by emailing ECA-AI-traineeship@eca.europa.eu , please attach:

• a cover letter

• an up-to-date CV

• a recommendation letter

The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched 3 traineeship calls for the year 2026.

Duration: between 6 and 12 months.

Paid: €2047.46 for graduate traineeships, €1364.97 for undergraduate traineeships.

Starting Dates: based on Departments needs, throughout 2026.

• Traineeship notice: Support Functions Profile
  Who can apply: We are looking for EU/EEA nationals who have a good level of English. You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, HR/Psychology, IT, other (please specify), or other related disciplines. We are seeking candidates with strong organisational, communication, and teamwork abilities. You should be proactive, motivated, and eager to learn.
   
• Traineeship notice - Data, Economics and IT profile
  Who can apply: We are looking for EU/EEA nationals who have a good level of English. You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as economics, finance, data, information technology, or other related disciplines. We are seeking candidates with strong drafting skills in English and a solid knowledge of data analysis, collection, modelling, or management. They should also have experience with tools like R, Python, SQL, Databricks, and Spark, as well as proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
   
• Traineeship notice - Governance, Legal, Supervision and Policy profile
  Who can apply: We are looking for EU/EEA nationals who have a good level of English. You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as legal, business administration, public administration, economics, finance, or other related disciplines. We are seeking candidates with a degree in legal, business administration, economics, finance, or a similar field, good drafting skills in English, knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), strong organisational and communication skills, and a teamwork aptitude and initiative.

In our vibrant and respectful 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 heart 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 Date: March-April 2026.

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: March 2026

ECDC offers a traineeship programme targeted at recent university graduates who are at the beginning of their professional careers. The purpose of the programme is to provide trainees with an understanding of the Centre and its role within the activities of the European Union while also providing an opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and professional experience.

The duration of the 2026 traineeships will be between a minimum of five months and a maximum of eight months. Successful candidates will have an education and background relevant to ECDC’s activities.

The Clean Hydrogen JU is publishing a vacancy notice for a Trainee in the Operations and Communication Unit.

For more information, please consult the vacancy notice.

The Clean Hydrogen JU is publishing a vacancy notice for a Trainee in the Finance and Administration Unit.

For more information, please consult the vacancy notice.

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

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 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€