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 OPEN FOR THE OCTOBER 2021 SESSION
FROM 5 JANUARY 2021 UNTIL 29 JANUARY 2021, 12:00 (midday, Brussels time)
Calendar of sessions
MAR 2021
Applications:
- FROM 6 August 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 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
An unforgettable experience!
- 10/2017
- Greece
- Directorate-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology [CONNECT]
When I came to DG CONNECT I was already excited for the experience to come.
What I didn't know at the time was that the 5 following months would be one of the most interesting periods of my professional career so far. I learned a lot while actively contributing to the work of my Unit, developed my skills and got valuable insight of the Commission's work in...
