WELCOME to the Blue Book Traineeship website
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.
Registration is Closed
Registration closed for October 2020
Registration for March 2021 will open in July 2020
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Calendar of sessions
MAR 2020
Applications:
- FROM 16 July 2019 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
- TO 30 August 2019 (12:00, midday, Brussels time)
Evaluation:
- PRESELECTION: September - October
- ELIGIBILITY CHECK: November
Selection:
- RESERVATIONS: December - February
Traineeship:
1 March 2020 - 31 July 2020
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:
1 October 2020 - 28 February 2021
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Testimonial
Challenge, experience, fun, personal growth
- 10/2017
- Czech Republic
- Directorate-General Communication [COMM] Representation in Prague
Lena Stránská
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...
