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.