Twice a year, the Commission offers 950 five-month paid, administrative or translation internships.
Starting on 1 March or 1 October, trainees gain hands-on experience in EU policymaking in a multicultural environment.
Publication of results of pre-selection for October 2020 session delayed due to COVID-19.
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Calendar of sessions
MAR 2021
Applications:
- FROM 16 July 2020 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
- TO 31 August 2020 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
Evaluation:
- PRESELECTION: September - October
- ELIGIBILITY CHECK: November
Selection:
- RESERVATIONS: December - February
Traineeship:
OCT 2020
Applications:
- FROM 6 January 2020 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
- TO 31 January 2020 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
Evaluation:
- PRESELECTION: February - March
- ELIGIBILITY CHECK: April - May
Selection:
- RESERVATIONS: June - September
Traineeship:
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Testimonial
Professionally and personally fulfilling
- 10/2018
- Spain
- Directorate-General International Cooperation and Development [DEVCO], Brussels
After two previously unpaid internships, I consider this traineeship an example to follow for other organizations. Not only are you fairly paid, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, but you are also well integrated into the institutions and your unit, aiming to expose you as much as possible to the work of the Commission. Moreover, you are granted enou...
