The European Medicines Agency (EMA) operates a traineeship programme aimed at university graduates covering the areas of medicine regulation, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry, information technology, pharmaceutical law, human resources, finance, communications, public relations and library and information science. The programme gives trainees an insight into EMA and its role within the EU and the European medicines regulatory network and provides valuable professional training.

What EMA offers:

• A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October - 31 July)
• A full-time traineeship (40 hours a week) or a part-time traineeship (80% or 50% combined with Erasmus+ or similar programme or a PhD)
• A monthly stipend of €1,858.31 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining and leaving the Agency
• A mentor responsible for establishing individual learning goals, supervising the trainee and monitoring their progress on a regular basis
• Guidance on career and development
• A development programme including learning about the Agency’s mission and activities, attending regular workshops, participating in meetings and access to Agency-wide competency development opportunities

Who can apply: 

• Nationals of an EU or EEA member state 

• Have a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a good knowledge of another official EU language (at least B2), as per the Common European Framework for Languages.