Traineeships in the EU institutions, agencies and bodies
EU traineeships offer graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the European Union institutions, agencies and bodies. Traineeship programmes typically last five months and are paid, with a monthly allowance of around €1,400, depending on the institution.
Trainees contribute to projects across diverse fields, from public administration, law, and cybersecurity to digital transformation, health, climate policy, economics, translation, communication, and human resources. They gain practical insight into EU decision-making, develop professional skills, and work on policies that shape the lives of millions in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Each EU institution manages its own selection and recruitment procedures.
Explore available traineeship opportunities by selecting from the various EU institutions, bodies, and agencies below
ECB's traineeships currently open for application
ECB offers several traineeships for various profiles.
For further information please consult their careers page.
More information: https://talent.ecb.europa.eu/careersECB's traineeship programme
The ECB's traineeship programme offers you the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge you acquired during your studies and get a better understanding of what working for Europe entails. As a trainee you will gain an insight into the ECB’s activities and contribute to the ECB’s mission. The tasks performed by you as a trainee are supervised and vary according to the unit you join. Some examples include research, drawing up draft reports, compiling statistical data, performing operational tasks and participating in ad hoc studies.
Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU or of an acceding country who have completed at least a first cycle qualification (bachelor’s degree)
Duration: 3-6 months (can be prolonged once up to a total of 12 months)
Paid: Yes. Around 1,050€ per month
Starting Dates: Ongoing
More information: http://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.en.html