Are you a curious and motivated graduate ready to gain hands-on experience in a truly international environment? Are you interested in exploring a career within a European Agency and contribute to protecting human life and health, animal health and welfare, and plant health and the environment?
If so, the EFSA Traineeship Programme could be your next step.  
For 12 months, you will join the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma, Italy, and work alongside experts dedicated to protecting human and animal health, plant health, and the environment. From science to communication, legal affairs to IT, and corporate services to data analysis — every role at EFSA contributes to keeping food safe in Europe.  
We welcome talented graduates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to learn, collaborate and bring fresh perspectives to our work.

EFSA Traineeship programme lasts for up to 12 months and offers you:

• A unique professional experience as part of a team of scientists and business professionals from all over the world, working together on inspiring projects and various tasks in an international, multicultural, and friendly environment;
• An opportunity to get a taste of what an EU career is all about, which can act as a springboard for a number of career paths;
• Exposure to different areas and networks in EFSA, allowing you to develop personal and professional competencies;
• A mentoring/advising relationship: as a trainee you will have an advisor who will be your main point of contact and will be responsible for the overall coordination of your traineeship;
• A modern working environment with flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance: besides working in EFSA’s modern headquarters, located in the heart of Parma, you will also be able to telework for up to 60% of the working week from a location that enables you to reach Parma within 3 hours.
• A monthly grant of €1,463.

For more information please consult the 'Administrative Act concerning the Traineeship in EFSA' and Frequently Asked Questions.

Twice a year, the Council offers 5-month paid traineeships in Brussels. Apply to gain insights into the work of the European Union!

The next traineeship term will run from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027.

Reference: 202606TRN01

Ref.: EBA TRAINEE 2026

EIGE is announces a call for applications for traineeships lasting 11 months based at the Agency’s Brussels Office within its Outreach and Engagement Unit. Selected trainees can expect to carry out duties from the following:

• Support in organising EIGE’s stakeholder events, visits and meetings (e.g. Director missions to Brussels, meetings with Brussels-based stakeholders);
• Monitor EU policy-making and prepare regular reports for the Agency;
• Draft briefing notes, speaking points and background papers for EIGE’s management and Brussels liaison officer;
• Assist with the successful organisation of the bi-annual Gender Equality Forum;
• Support the implementation of EIGE’s focus topics in 2026 (care, tackling gender-based violence…) and beyond;
• Support effective exchange between Brussels Liaison Office and Vilnius-based colleagues;
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor or Head of Unit.

We offer traineeships in AI to recent university graduates and doctoral students in the fields of AI, computer science, data science, information technology, or similar disciplines. 

Who can apply: EU nationals who have completed university studies attested by a diploma (when the normal period of university education is 3 years or more), or be currently undertaking doctoral studies, in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or similar disciplines relevant for AI projects.

Duration:  6 months.

Paid:  2 500 euros/month.

Starting Date: 1 April.

Apply in English or French by emailing ECA-AI-traineeship@eca.europa.eu , please attach:

• a cover letter

• an up-to-date CV

• a recommendation letter

The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched 3 traineeship calls for the year 2026.

Duration: between 6 and 12 months.

Paid: €2047.46 for graduate traineeships, €1364.97 for undergraduate traineeships.

Starting Dates: based on Departments needs, throughout 2026.

• Traineeship notice: Support Functions Profile
  Who can apply: We are looking for EU/EEA nationals who have a good level of English. You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, HR/Psychology, IT, other (please specify), or other related disciplines. We are seeking candidates with strong organisational, communication, and teamwork abilities. You should be proactive, motivated, and eager to learn.
   
• Traineeship notice - Data, Economics and IT profile
  Who can apply: We are looking for EU/EEA nationals who have a good level of English. You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as economics, finance, data, information technology, or other related disciplines. We are seeking candidates with strong drafting skills in English and a solid knowledge of data analysis, collection, modelling, or management. They should also have experience with tools like R, Python, SQL, Databricks, and Spark, as well as proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
   
• Traineeship notice - Governance, Legal, Supervision and Policy profile
  Who can apply: We are looking for EU/EEA nationals who have a good level of English. You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as legal, business administration, public administration, economics, finance, or other related disciplines. We are seeking candidates with a degree in legal, business administration, economics, finance, or a similar field, good drafting skills in English, knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), strong organisational and communication skills, and a teamwork aptitude and initiative.

In our vibrant and respectful environment, we foster meaningful learning and development experience for our trainees by involving them in daily and project work, under the responsibility of a supervisor. Learning by doing and learning from others are at the heart of your future paid traineeship experience!

Who can apply: University graduates, who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union and Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein (parties of the EEA agreement). Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of two of the official languages of the European Union.

Duration: 6 months (possibility for further extension up to six months).

Paid: Yes, 1.493,36 EUR/month.

Starting Date: March-April 2026.

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