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.
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: March 2026
More information: https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/graduate-traineesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA): Traineeships
ECHA is looking for newly qualified graduates who are willing to contribute to the everyday work of the Agency.
More information: https://echa.europa.eu/traineeships-vacanciesTraineeships - ECDC
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.
More information: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-ecdc/work-ecdc/traineeshipsTraineeship – Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
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.
More information: https://www.clean-hydrogen.europa.eu/about-us/vacancies_enTraineeship – Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
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.
More information: https://www.clean-hydrogen.europa.eu/about-us/vacancies_enInternship call – IT functions - eu-LISA
Internship position: Internship call – IT functions (Cyber & Information Security; Transition & Release Management; IT Service Management; IT Network Infrastructure; IT Project Management; Software Quality Assurance)
Deadline for Applications: 01 July 2025
11:59 am (Strasbourg, France)
12:59pm (Tallinn, Estonia)
Internship call - Women in IT functions - eu-LISA
Internship position: Internship call - Women in IT functions (Cyber & Information Security; Transition & Release Management; IT Service Management; IT Network Infrastructure)
Deadline for Applications: 01 July 2025
11:59 am (Strasbourg, France)
12:59pm (Tallinn, Estonia)
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-profilesTraineeships - FRA
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=search