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Council’s Positive action programme for trainees with a disability

The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union offers up to 6 paid traineeships 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 par 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).

Location: Brussels.

For further information and to apply please consult the Council's website.

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