Traineeships in the EU
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.
Schuman Traineeships
The goal of the Schuman traineeships is to contribute to EU citizens’ European education and vocational training and to provide an insight into the work of the European Parliament.
Who can apply: University graduates aged 18 or over. Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of two of the official languages of the European Union and should not have worked for more than two consecutive months within an EU institution or body.
Duration: 5 months
Paid: Yes. Find more about the monthly allowances here: EP Schuman traineeship-monthly-grants-and-allowances-2024.pdf (europa.eu)
Starting Dates: 1 March and 1 October
Learn also about the Schuman Recruitment and Development Programme: The Schuman Recruitment and Development Programme (europa.eu)
More information: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/at-your-service/en/work-with-us/traineeshipsTraineeships with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)
MEPs may offer paid traineeships at their offices in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels (or Strasbourg) based on an agreement with the European Parliament.
The MEPs’ traineeships may be undertaken in a wide variety of fields. The Member of Parliament who awards the traineeship will assign specific tasks to be completed during the traineeship.
Who can apply
- be aged 18 or over (derogations from this age limit can be granted in response to a duly substantiated request);
- be nationals of a Member State of the European Union or an accession/candidate country. Nevertheless, Members may offer a traineeship to nationals of third countries, provided they comply with visa requirements;
- have obtained a secondary-school leaving certificate corresponding to the level required for entry to university, or have followed a higher or technical course of study to an equivalent level, or have obtained a university diploma;
- have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union;
- not be party to an employment contract or any working contractual relationship during their traineeship;
- not have carried out a previous traineeship with a Member, nor have previously worked as a parliamentary assistant to a Member, whether local or accredited.
Duration: between six weeks and five consecutive months, and is decided by the Member of Parliament who awards the traineeship. It can start at any time during the year.
Paid: between EUR 921 and EUR 1510 for a full-time traineeship.
More information: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/at-your-service/en/work-with-us/traineeships