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

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

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 scientific trainees. 

Who can apply: University graduates who are nationals of the Member States of the EU or of the countries associated to the Research Framework Programmes. 

Duration: 5 months.

Paid: Yes, the amount varies depending on the place of recruitment.

Starting Dates: Two traineeship sessions are organised each year, starting in March and October.

ECDC offers a traineeship programme targeted at recent university graduates who are at the beginning of their professional careers. The purpose of the programme is to provide trainees with an understanding of the Centre and its role within the activities of the European Union while also providing an opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and professional experience.

The duration of the 2026 traineeships will be between a minimum of five months and a maximum of eight months. Successful candidates will have an education and background relevant to ECDC’s activities.

The Clean Hydrogen JU is publishing a vacancy notice for a Trainee in the Operations and Communication Unit.

For more information, please consult the vacancy notice.

The Clean Hydrogen JU is publishing a vacancy notice for a Trainee in the Finance and Administration Unit.

For more information, please consult the vacancy notice.

The Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, established in Luxembourg in 1994, offers traineeships for university graduates or students.

This trainee programme includes six positions in 2025: 

• 1 Trainee Latvian translator (Linguistic Services Department)
• 1 Trainee German translator (Linguistic Services Department)
• 1 Trainee English translator (Linguistic Services Department)
• 1 Trainee Romanian translator (Linguistic Services Department)  
• 1 Trainee Advanced Language Solutions Section (Operations Management Department)  
• 1 Trainee Human Resources & Staff Support Section (Corporate Services Department)

Who can apply: University graduates who are nationals of a Member State of the EU.

Duration: 6-12 months

Paid: Yes. monthly grant of 1.666,62 EUR