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The Traineeship Programme is mainly targeted to young university graduates, without excluding those who, in the framework of lifelong learning, have recently obtained a university degree and are at the beginning of a new professional career. Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the European Union who are 18 years of age or older. Applicants must have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma (awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by Member States’ Authorities), when the normal period of university education is three years or more. Applicants must not have already benefited or benefit from any kind of traineeship within a European Union institution or body or Have had or have any kind of employment within a European Union institution or body. Duration: 6 months Paid: Yes. 600€ (Monthly Grant) and 350€ (Accommodation Allowance). Starting Dates: 1st September or 1st March.

Home > Traineeships in the EU institutions, agencies and bodies Traineeships in the EU institutions, agencies and bodies Explore available traineeship opportunities by selecting from the various EU institutions, bodies, and agencies below Highlights Traineeships - EUDADeadline: 26/08/2026 - 00:59 Location(s): Lisbon (Portugal)Institution/EU body: (EUDA) European Union Drugs Agency Traineeships - EITDeadline: 15/09/2026 - 13:00 Location(s): Budapest (Hungary), Brussels (Belgium)Institution/EU body: (EIT) European Institute of Innovation and Technology Traineeships - SatCenDeadline: no deadline for applicationLocation(s): Torrejon de Ardoz (Spain)Institution/EU body: (SatCen) European Union Satellite Centre Discover more opportunities > Explore more available traineeship opportunities by selecting from various EU institutions, bodies, and agencies. Institution/EU body - Any - Court of Justice Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) (KDT) Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU) (EU-RAIL) The Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (S3JU) (JRC) Joint Research Centre Council of the European Union (ECA) European Court of Auditors Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) EU institutions (EISMEA) European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (ECCC) European Cybersecurity Competence Centre European Council European Parliament European Ombudsman European Data Protection Supervisor European Committee of the Regions European Investment Fund (EIF) (EESC) European Economic and Social Committee (ECB) European Central Bank (EEAS) European External Action Service European Commission (EIB) European Investment Bank (EACEA) European Education and Culture Executive Agency (REA) European Research Executive Agency (CINEA) European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (HaDEA) European Health and Digital Executive Agency (FRONTEX) European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Eurojust) European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (eu-LISA) European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (CEPOL) European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (EUSPA) European Union Agency for the Space Programme (ENISA) European Union Agency for Cybersecurity European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) (ERA) European Union Agency for Railways (Europol) European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (EuroHPC) European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (ERCEA) European Research Council Executive Agency (ELA) European Labour Authority (EIGE) European Institute for Gender Equality (EDA) European Defence Agency (EUDA) European Union Drugs Agency EPSO - European Personnel Selection Office (EMA) European Medicines Agency (EU ISS) European Union Institute for Security Studies (SRB) Single Resolution Board (EFSA) European Food Safety Authority (EBA) European Banking Authority (EEA) European Environment Agency (EMSA) European Maritime Safety Agency (EASA) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (CPVO) Community Plant Variety Office (ECDC) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ESMA) European Securities and Markets Authority (EIOPA) European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EU-OSHA) European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (SatCen) European Union Satellite Centre (FRA) European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FCH JU) New Energy World Joint Undertaking, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen for Sustainability (F4E) European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (EUROFOUND) European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (EUIPO) European Union Intellectual Property Office (ETF) European Training Foundation (EPPO) European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EIT) European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EFCA) European Fisheries Control Agency (ECHA) European Chemicals Agency (CEDEFOP) European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CDT) Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (ACER) Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators Search ECB's traineeship programmeLocation(s): Frankfurt (Germany) Institution/EU body: (ECB) European Central Bank The ECB's traineeship programme offers you the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge you acquired during your studies and get a better understanding of what working for Europe entails. As a trainee you will gain an insight into the ECB’s activities and contribute to the ECB’s mission. The tasks performed by you as a trainee are supervised and vary according to the unit you join. Some examples include research, drawing up draft reports, compiling statistical data, performing operational tasks and participating in ad hoc studies. Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU or of an acceding country who have completed at least a first cycle qualification (bachelor’s degree) Duration: 3-6 months (can be prolonged once up to a total of 12 months) Paid: Yes. Around 1,050€ per month Starting Dates: Ongoing More information: Traineeships - EOLocation(s): Brussels (Belgium), Strasbourg (France) Institution/EU body: European Ombudsman The European Ombudsman offers traineeships to university or higher education graduates with a keen interest in European Union public administration and, in particular, in how the EU administration relates to citizens. The traineeships are intended to provide recent graduates with practical experience of the work of the European Ombudsman and to enable them to build on the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. The tasks of trainees, depending on the stream of the particular traineeship will include assisting in the investigation of complaints, assisting in the area of media and communications, work on IT projects or on research relevant to the work of the Ombudsman. Trainees work under the direct supervision of an official or agent of the European Ombudsman, normally a Head of Unit or equivalent. Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU, or of a candidate country for accession to the EU, with a degree or diploma of at least 3 years in one of the disciplines foreseen in the traineeship notice. Duration: 1 year maximum (depending on performance). Paid: Yes. Around 1.300€ per month in Brussels and around 1.600€ per month in Strasbourg. Starting Dates: 1 January and 1 September. More information: European Data Protection SupervisorLocation(s): Brussels (Belgium) Institution/EU body: European Data Protection Supervisor The EDPS offers recent university graduates the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during their studies, particularly in their specific areas of competence. Traineeships allow trainees to acquire practical experience of the EDPS’ day-to-day activities as well as in data protection.Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the EU who have completed the first cycle of the higher education course (three years of university education) and obtained a full degree or its equivalentDuration: 5 months Paid: Yes. Around 950€ per monthStarting Dates: 1 March and 1 October More information: Traineeships - EEASInstitution/EU body: (EEAS) European External Action Service The EU has a long tradition of offering traineeship opportunities in EU Delegations around the world. Traineeships are essentially established for the benefit of students and young graduates. It is an educational project that does not foresee any contractual or employment relationship with the Delegation. Who can apply: Depending on a specific pillar, traineeships in EU Delegations are open to EU citizens, citizens from candidate countries that have concluded EU accession negotiations and nationals of the host country. For paid traineeships, applicants must have graduated from a university or equivalent higher-education establishment with at least a Bachelor's level; for unpaid compulsory traineeships, applicants shall be 3rd , 4th or 5th year students of a University or another higher-education establishment. Candidates must have the capacity to speak in the working language of the EU Delegation, knowledge of the official language of the host country would be an asset. Duration: Maximum 6 months Paid: for young graduates with less than one year of professional experience. Unpaid compulsory traineeship: for students already residing and studying in the host country. More information: Short-term traineeships - EESCLocation(s): Brussels (Belgium) Institution/EU body: (EESC) European Economic and Social Committee 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 studiesDuration: 1, 2, or 3 monthsPaid: Yes, around 770 € per monthStarting Dates: 1st or 16th of a given month, except in July and August. More information: Long-term traineeships - EESCLocation(s): Brussels (Belgium) Institution/EU body: (EESC) European Economic and Social Committee 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 monthsPaid: Yes, around 1,540 € per monthStarting Dates: 16 February and 16 September More information: Traineeships - Court of AuditorsLocation(s): Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Institution/EU body: (ECA) European Court of Auditors The European Court of Auditors organises two traineeship sessions per year in areas of interest to its work.Who can apply: EU nationals who either hold a recognised university-level diploma or who have completed at least four semesters of university study in an area of interest to the Court (Audit, Budget, Accounting, Administration, Human Resources, Translation, Communication, International Relations, Legal).Duration: between 3 and 6 months.Paid: 1 600 euros/month.Starting Dates: 1 April and 1 October, every year. More information: Inclusive Traineeship Program - Court of Justice of the European UnionLocation(s): Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Institution/EU body: Court of Justice The Court supports equal opportunities and equal treatment of candidates. It actively encourages candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply for a traineeship if they fulfil the eligibility criteria.The Court has a specific program to ensure access to traineeships for persons with disabilities. This programme offers 2 traineeships per traineeship period.These traineeships take place either in the Members’ Chambers or in the administrative services.Duration: 5 months.Paid: Yes. Trainees in this program receive 150% of the grant paid to trainees from the general program (and of the one-time travel allowance) normally awarded to trainees. This grant is not subject to the tax regime applicable to EU officials and other agents.Starting Dates:1st of March to 31st of July (applications to be made between July and September of t