Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid internships in EU Directorates, Institutions and agencies, which have signed a Service Level Agreement with DG EAC/the Commission.
Subsequent career opportunities may vary between these different entities.
Important information for candidates
If you are applying to the Commission’s Traineeships Programme, please note the implications of COVID-19 on the applications and pursuit of traineeships.
Registration closed for October 2021
Registration for March 2022 will open in August 2021
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Calendar of sessions
MAR 2022
Applications:
- FROM 2 August 2021 (12:00, midday, Brussels time) - TBC
- TO 31 August 2021 (12:00, midday, Brussels time) - TBC
Evaluation:
- PRESELECTION: September - October
- ELIGIBILITY CHECK: November
Selection:
- RESERVATIONS: December - February
Traineeship:
OCT 2021
Applications:
- FROM 5 January 2021 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
- TO 29 January 2021 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
Evaluation:
- PRESELECTION: February - March
- ELIGIBILITY CHECK: April - May
Selection:
- RESERVATIONS: June - September
Traineeship:
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Testimonial
Challenge, experience, fun, personal growth
- 10/2017
- Czech Republic
- Directorate-General Communication [COMM] Representation in Prague
My Traineeship was an incredible opportunity that I would recommend to anyone interested in the EU.
Thanks to it I grew professionally, personally and learned to be a part of a dynamic team-oriented workplace. I´m really glad I applied and had the chance to experience work of one of the biggest international organisations first-hand. If you´re in doubt, go...
