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
Traineeships - ENISA
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
More information: https://www.enisa.europa.eu/recruitment/working-for-enisa/traineeshipTraineeships - Court of Auditors
The European Court of Auditors organises two traineeship sessions per year in areas of interest to its work.
Who can apply: EU nationals who either hold a recognised university-level diploma or who have completed at least four semesters of university study in an area of interest to the Court (Audit, Budget, Accounting, Administration, Human Resources, Translation, Communication, International Relations, Legal).
Duration: between 3 and 6 months.
Paid: 1 600 euros/month.
Starting Dates: 1 April and 1 October, every year.
More information: https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/traineeshipcomplet.aspxTraineeships - EUDA
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.
More information: https://www.euda.europa.eu/about/jobs_en