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.

Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, who have completed their studies and been awarded a full university degree

Duration: 5-9 months

Paid: Yes. Around 1,900 € per month

Starting Dates: Between February and April 2025

Generalsekretariatet vid Europeiska unionens råd erbjuder mellan fyra och sex avlönade praktikplatser per år inom olika områden för praktikanter med funktionsnedsättning.

Vem kan söka? De här praktikplatserna riktar sig enbart till personer med en erkänd funktionsnedsättning. Du måste dessutom vara EU-medborgare och nyutexaminerad eller tredje-, fjärde- eller femteårsstudent på ett lärosäte. 

Hur lång är praktiken? Fem månader

Får jag lön? Ja, 2 065, 32 euro netto i månaden. Du får också ersättning för resekostnader och rabattkort till rådets personalmatsalar. Mot uppvisande av styrkande handlingar kan du som praktikant med en funktionsnedsättning även få ett tillägg som kan uppgå till halva praktikantlönen.

Startdatum:

• 16 februari (ansökningstid kring augusti/september – kolla då för exakta datum).
• 1 september (ansökningstid kring februari/mars – kolla då för exakta datum).

Läs berättelser från praktikanter som har deltagit i åtgärdsprogrammet.

IT related profiles: Artificial Intelligence, Business Analyst, IT Development, Cybersecurity, Project Management.

Type of contract: Paid Internship

Internship duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension, 12 months total)

Monthly grant: 2,101.23 EUR1

Location: Strasbourg, France Starting date: 1 November 2023

EUSPA erbjuder betald praktik på olika avdelningar.

Vem kan söka?

• Du som snart kommer att ta eller har en universitets- eller högskoleexamen och är medborgare i ett EU-land, Island eller Norge.
• Du ska ha mycket goda kunskaper i ett officiellt EU-språk och tillfredsställande kunskaper i ett annat. Ett av dessa språk måste vara byråns arbetsspråk (engelska).
• Du får inte tidigare ha gjort praktik på EUSPA.

Hur lång är praktiken? 6 månader

Möjlighet till förlängning: Ja

Får jag lön? Ja, 1 400 euro i månadsbidrag

Depending on the needs of the service, the daily work of a trainee would generally be equivalent to that of junior administrator officials at the beginning of their career e.g.: preparing meetings and drafting minutes, attending meetings of Coreper and Council preparatory bodies, researching on a particular project, translating documents, compiling documentation, writing reports. Trainees will also be invited to participate in a study programme that includes visits and conferences at other EU institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg.

Who can apply: EU nationals who, by the deadline for submitting applications, have completed at least the first part of their university studies and have a degree certificate or equivalent.

Duration: 5 months.

Paid: Yes. €1 376.88 net per month, reimbursement of travel allowance and GSC restaurant reduction card.

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).

Schuman-praktiken är tänkt att förbättra EU-medborgares kunskaper om EU, erbjuda en möjlighet till yrkesutbildning och ge en inblick i Europaparlamentets arbete.

Vem kan söka? Du som har en universitets- eller högskoleutbildning, är minst 18 år och har mycket goda kunskaper i två av de officiella EU-språken. Du får inte tidigare ha jobbat mer än två månader vid en EU-institution eller ett EU-organ.

Hur lång är praktiken? Fem månader

Får jag lön? Ja, läs mer om månadslönen (pdf)

Startdatum: 1 mars och 1 oktober

Läs också om Schumanprogrammet för rekrytering och utveckling

The European Union Agency for Asylum offers a traineeship contract of 6 months, renewable for a maximum of another 6 months.

Who can apply?
        Citizens of an EU Member State or of a Schengen associated country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
        Recent university graduates and university students enrolled in a higher education course and having completed at least three years of studies before starting the traineeship. 
        Candidates should have a minimum level B2 of the (Common European Framework for Languages) in English.

What is the start date of the traineeship?
       A traineeship can start on the 1st or the 16th of any month, first intake begins on 1^st March 2026.

What is the duration of the EUAA traineeship?
      The initial traineeship contract is up to six months and may be renewed for a maximum of another six months. The maximum duration of a traineeship is 12 months.

How to Apply
      You can apply through EUAA online application tool.

Remuneration
       € 1500 traineeship grant, along with travel support for joining and leaving the Agency.

Location(s): Malta or other EUAA offices in Belgium, Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus (as stated in the vacancy notice)

Paid traineeships for short periods are occasionally available for university students.

Who can apply: University students for whom such a traineeship is compulsory for the completion of their studies

Duration: 1, 2, or 3 months

Paid: Yes, around 680 € per month

Starting Dates: 1st or 16th of a given month, except in July and August.

Twice a year the European Economic and Social Committee offers traineeships to university graduates. These periods of in-service training offer an opportunity to learn about the EESC's roles and activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment.

Who can apply: University graduates who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union.

Duration: 5 months

Paid: Yes, around 1,370 € per month

Starting Dates: 16 February and 16 September

MEPs may offer paid traineeships at their offices in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels (or Strasbourg) based on an agreement with the European Parliament.

The MEPs’ traineeships may be undertaken in a wide variety of fields. The Member of Parliament who awards the traineeship will assign specific tasks to be completed during the traineeship.

Who can apply

• be aged 18 or over (derogations from this age limit can be granted in response to a duly substantiated request);
• be nationals of a Member State of the European Union or an accession/candidate country. Nevertheless, Members may offer a traineeship to nationals of third countries, provided they comply with visa requirements;
• have obtained a secondary-school leaving certificate corresponding to the level required for entry to university, or have followed a higher or technical course of study to an equivalent level, or have obtained a university diploma;
• have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union;
• not be party to an employment contract or any working contractual relationship during their traineeship;
• not have carried out a previous traineeship with a Member, nor have previously worked as a parliamentary assistant to a Member, whether local or accredited.

Duration: between six weeks and five consecutive months, and is decided by the Member of Parliament who awards the traineeship. It can start at any time during the year.

Paid: between EUR 921 and EUR 1510 for a full-time traineeship.