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.

Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, who have completed their studies and been awarded a full university degree

Duration: 5-9 months

Paid: Yes. Around 1,900 € per month

Starting Dates: Between February and April 2025

The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union offers 4-6 paid traineeship a year in different domains reserved for trainees with a disability.

Who can apply: These traineeships are reserved for graduates and third, fourth or fifth year university students of EU nationality with a recognized disability. 

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes. €2 065.32 net per month, reimbursement of travel allowance and GSC restaurant reduction card. Upon presentation of proper justification, trainees with disabilities may receive a supplementary amount up to half of the traineeship grant.

Starting Dates:

• 16 February (application period around August / September - check at that moment for final dates).
• 1 September (application period around February/March - check at that moment for final dates).

Discover the testimonies of trainees who have participated in this action programme.

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)

The Court supports equal opportunities and equal treatment of candidates. It actively encourages candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply for a traineeship if they fulfil the eligibility criteria.

The Court has a specific program to ensure access to traineeships for persons with disabilities. This programme offers 2 traineeships per traineeship period.

These traineeships take place either in the Members’ Chambers or in the administrative services.

Duration: 5 months.

Paid: Yes. Trainees in this program receive 150% of the grant paid to trainees from the general program (and of the one-time travel allowance) normally awarded to trainees. This grant is not subject to the tax regime applicable to EU officials and other agents.

Starting Dates:

• 1^st of March to 31^st of July (applications to be made between July and September of the previous year)
• 1^st of October to the end of February (applications to be made between February and April of each year)

To apply, check the eligibility criteria and find out about the precise application deadlines, visit: EU CV Online.

The European Union Agency for Asylum offers a traineeship contract of 6 months, renewable for a maximum of another 6 months.

Who can apply?
        Citizens of an EU Member State or of a Schengen associated country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
        Recent university graduates and university students enrolled in a higher education course and having completed at least three years of studies before starting the traineeship. 
        Candidates should have a minimum level B2 of the (Common European Framework for Languages) in English.

What is the start date of the traineeship?
       A traineeship can start on the 1st or the 16th of any month, first intake begins on 1^st March 2026.

What is the duration of the EUAA traineeship?
      The initial traineeship contract is up to six months and may be renewed for a maximum of another six months. The maximum duration of a traineeship is 12 months.

How to Apply
      You can apply through EUAA online application tool.

Remuneration
       € 1500 traineeship grant, along with travel support for joining and leaving the Agency.

Location(s): Malta or other EUAA offices in Belgium, Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus (as stated in the vacancy notice)

Paid traineeships for short periods are occasionally available for university students.

Who can apply: University students for whom such a traineeship is compulsory for the completion of their studies

Duration: 1, 2, or 3 months

Paid: Yes, around 680 € per month

Starting Dates: 1st or 16th of a given month, except in July and August.

Twice a year the European Economic and Social Committee offers traineeships to university graduates. These periods of in-service training offer an opportunity to learn about the EESC's roles and activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment.

Who can apply: University graduates who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union.

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes, around 1,370 € per month

Starting Dates: 16 February and 16 September

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.

The ERCEA welcomes Bluebook Trainees for a paid 5 month traineeship (2 sessions per year, starting in March and October). There are up to 10 traineeship opportunities per year in different fields, including:

• Scientific fields (Physical Sciences and Engineering, Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities)
• Finance
• Administration (law, human resources, ICT)
• Communication

Who can apply:

• Nationals of a Member State of the European Union (a limited number of places are also allocated to non-EU nationals) who are 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma (awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by Member States’ Authorities), when the normal period of university education is three years or more.
• Applicants must not have already benefited or benefit from any kind of traineeship within a European Union institution or body or have had or have any kind of employment within a European Union institution or body for more than 6 weeks.
• Applicants must have a very good knowledge of two EU official languages, one of which must be a working language: English, French or German at C1 or C2 level as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and a second one at B2 level at least as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For non-EU nationals, only one procedural language is required at C1 or C2 level.

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes

Starting Dates: 1st of March and 1st of October

ECB offers several traineeships for various profiles.

For further information please consult their careers page.