Frontex welcomes applications from highly motivated candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds to contribute to the work of the agency in line with their expertise and interests. Frontex's traineeship programme provides an opportunity to gain practical working experience of cooperation in the field of external borders of the European Union, to acquire knowledge of the European Union, its institutions and activities and to put into practice knowledge acquired during studies or at work.

Who can apply: Nationals of the Member States of the European Union or of the Schengen Associated Countries, who have completed the first cycle and obtained a full degree or its equivalent (degree of at least 3 years of study - minimum a Bachelor or its equivalent) of a higher education course (university education, studies equivalent to university or law enforcement studies) relevant for the tasks of Frontex.

Duration: 3-12 months.

Paid: Yes. Around €720 per month.

Starting Dates: Ongoing

The EDPS offers recent university graduates the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during their studies, particularly in their specific areas of competence. Traineeships allow trainees to acquire practical experience of the EDPS’ day-to-day activities as well as in data protection.

Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU who have completed the first cycle of the higher education course (three years of university education) and obtained a full degree or its equivalent

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes. Around 950€ per month

Starting Dates: 1 March and 1 October

This scheme gives young university graduates a unique first-hand experience of the European Union in general and the Office in particular. It is also an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during their studies, in particular in their specific areas of competence. In addition, it helps them understand the objectives and procedures relating to the European Union trade mark and Community design system, as well as to IP infringement and enforcement matters.

Who can apply: Nationals of EU Member States and from non EU countries, who have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course certified by an official document from the University and have a working knowledge of one of Office's five working languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).

Duration: 12 months

Paid: Yes.

Starting Dates: Ongoing

This traineeship programme is intended to provide young professionals with practical experience of the European Union in general and the EUIPO in particular as well as to enable them to put into practice knowledge acquired during their studies and first professional experiences, and in particular in their specific areas of competence.

Who can apply: Nationals of EU Member States and from non EU countries, who have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course certified by an official document from the University and have a working knowledge of one of Office's five working languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).

Duration: 12 months and 2 weeks.

Paid: Yes.

Starting Dates: Between 1 September and 15 October.

The EUIPO offers grant-assisted traineeships to junior staff from national and international industrial property offices. These placements offer technical training in specific areas of IP administration, with particular regard to trade marks and designs. They offer the opportunity to learn about the EUIPO's e-registration services, observe management techniques and strategies and understand EUIPO's databases and technical knowledge. Trainees also work in other specific areas of expertise such as human resources, communications or information technology.

Who can apply: Nationals of EU Member States and from non EU countries, who have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course certified by an official document from the University and have a working knowledge of one of Office's five working languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes.

Starting Dates: Ongoing

This traineeship programme is intended for university graduates who, in the course of their studies or in some other manner, have already gained some initial experience in the areas of work of the Office.

Who can apply: Nationals of EU Member States and from non EU countries, who have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course certified by an official document from the University and have a working knowledge of one of Office's five working languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).

Duration: 2-6 months

Paid: No.

Starting Dates: Ongoing

Through its traineeship scheme, ENISA benefits from the input of university graduates without excluding those who – in the framework of lifelong learning – have recently obtained a university diploma or are at the beginning of a new professional career.

Who can apply: Nationals of the Member States of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), unless an exception is authorized by the appointing authority, who have completed a university-level education of at least 3 years and obtained a full bachelor’s degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications and enjoy their full rights as citizens.

Duration: 6-12 months

Paid: Yes. Around 1,500€ per month

Starting Dates: Ongoing

ENISA’s career portal: Careers | ENISA

Interpreting traineeships are primarily aimed at newly qualified conference interpreters whose language combination is of interest to the Interpretation Directorate. The aim is to enable newly qualified interpreters to be supervised as they perfect their interpreting skills, particularly in legal interpreting, which involves the preparation of case-files, terminological research and practical exercises in a ‘silent booth'.

Who can apply: Newly qualified EU nationals conference interpreters with a diploma in conference interpreting.

Applicants must have at least two passive EU languages or a second active EU language. Applicants must also be able to read French.

Also, applicants must have not already held a post or undertaken a traineeship – either paid or unpaid – lasting more than six weeks in an EU institution or body

Duration: 10-12 weeks (applications to be made once a year between July and September).

Paid: Yes. The same as the general program.

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

The EUDA traineeship programmes aims to:

• give young university graduates the opportunity of experiencing the general objectives and process of European integration;
• provide trainees with practical knowledge of the workings of a European agency;
• enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units;
• provide trainees with the opportunity to work in a diverse and multilingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance;
• enable trainees to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

Who can apply: University graduates who are citizens of EU Member States, Norway and Turkey

Duration: 3-8 months

Paid: Depending on budget

Starting Dates: Ongoing

Read more details on the Traineeship policy.

The objectives of the internships are to provide trainees with work experience in the administration of co-operation in the field of education and training, to gain an insight of the ETF' objectives and activities and to allow them to put their learning into practice.

Who can apply: Citizens of both the EU Member States and the ETF' partner countries.

Duration: 6 months

Paid: Yes

Starting Dates: Ongoing