Traineeships for students

Traineeships by institution

• Committee of the Regions
• Council of the European Union
• Court of Auditors
• European Central Bank
• European Commission
• European Economic and Social Committee
• European Investment Bank
• European Parliament

Committee of the Regions

University graduates and students

Who can apply: candidates who either hold a university degree completing at least three years of study or have successfully completed at least four years (eight semesters) of university studies;
When: 16 February – 15 July or 16 September – 15 February
Where: Brussels
Application deadlines: 30 September or 31 March
Grant: currently € 1,000/month
How to apply: online application form

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Council of the European Union

Third-, fourth- or fifth- year university students

Who can apply: third-, fourth- or fifth-year university students who have to undertake a compulsory training as part of their studies
Starting dates and application deadlines (in brackets): 1 February – 30 June (1 October) or 1 September – 31 December (1 April)
Traineeship duration: 1-5 months
How to apply: contact the Traineeships Office to send you the application form by e-mail

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Court of Auditors

University students specialising in the field of law

Who can apply: students who have completed at least four semesters of university studies in a field of interest to the Court
Traineeship duration: maximum 5 months
Where: Luxembourg
Grant: paid (1,120 €/month) or unpaid
How to apply: complete the electronic application form and send it to the Court by e-mail

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European Central Bank

Students specialising in economics, law or translation

Who can apply: students with at least a bachelor's degree and recent graduates in areas such as economics, finance, statistics, business administration, law, human resources and translation
Traineeship duration: 3-6 months
Where: Frankfurt am Main
Grant: €850 or €1700 per month, depending on your tasks and qualifications + residence
How to apply: complete the online application form for a specific vacancy published

Students finishing their university studies in the fields of economics, finance or business

Who can apply: students finishing their graduate studies in economics, statistics, finance, business administration or related disciplines
Traineeship duration: 3-6 months
Where: Frankfurt am Main
Grant: €850 or €1700 per month, depending on your tasks and qualifications + residence
How to apply: complete the online application form for a specific vacancy published

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European Commission

Undergraduate, Masters or PhD students

Who can apply: students preparing an undergraduate, Master's or PhD thesis and students who have to undertake practical training as part of their studies
Traineeship duration: 3-12 months
Where: Ispra (Italy), Karlsruhe (Germany), Geel (Belgium), Petten (The Netherlands) or Sevilla (Spain)
How to apply: apply for a specific open call for trainees published on the JRC's website

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European Economic and Social Committee

University graduates or equivalent level (6 month traineeship)

Who can apply: candidates who have obtained a university degree completing at least three years of university studies or a certificate confirming a level of education corresponding to the eighth semester of a university course
When: 16 February – 15 July or 16 September – 15 February
Where: Brussels
Application deadlines: 30 September or 31 March
How to apply: online application form

University graduates or equivalent level (3 month traineeship)

Who can apply: candidates who have obtained a university degree completing at least three years of university studies or a certificate confirming a level of education corresponding to the eighth semester of a university course; priority is given to candidates who have to undertake a traineeship as part of their studies
Traineeship duration: 1-3 months
Where: Brussels
How to apply: complete the paper application form and send it by mail to the Traineeship office together with all the required documents

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European Investment Bank

Students aged 17-25

Who can apply: students aged 17-25 who are enrolled in an educational establishment
When: some time between 1 June and 12 September
Duration: from one week to one month
Where: Luxembourg
Application deadlines: Deadlines vary depending on the position. Consult current vacancies
Grant: small allowance
How to apply: complete the online application form

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European Parliament

Students with a secondary school diploma

Who can apply: people who hold a secondary school diploma corresponding to university entrance; although you do not need to be currently enrolled in a university or equivalent level programme, priority is given to students who have to undertake a traineeship as part of their studies
Starting dates and application deadlines (in brackets): 1 January (1 October), 1 May (1 February) or 1 September (1 June)
Traineeship duration: 1-4 months
How to apply: online application form

Young people with disabilities

Who can apply: young people with disabilities – university degree not necessary
Starting dates and application deadlines (in brackets): 1 March (15 October), 1 October (15 May)
Traineeship duration: 5 months
Where: mostly Brussels and Luxembourg
Grant: € 1,130.56/month (2008) if based in Brussels or Luxembourg
How to apply: online application form

Study visits

Who can apply: citizens who want to study subjects related to European integration
Study visit duration: maximum 1 month
Grant: unpaid
How to apply: contact the Traineeships Office

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