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Traineeship openings

Several traineeships are currently open to qualified students.

Council of the European Union - Paid Traineeships

Location(s):Brussels (Belgium)

Depending on the needs of the service, the daily work of a trainee would generally be equivalent to that of junior administrator officials at the beginning of their career e.g.: preparing meetings and drafting minutes, attending meetings of Coreper and Council preparatory bodies, researching on a particular project, translating documents, compiling documentation, writing reports. Trainees will also be invited to participate in a study programme that includes visits and conferences at other EU institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg.

Who can apply: EU nationals who, by the deadline for submitting applications, have completed at least the first part of their university studies and have a degree certificate or equivalent.

Duration: 5 months.

Paid: Yes. 1.220,78 € per month, reimbursement of travel allowance and GSC restaurant reduction card.

Starting Dates:

  • 1 February (application period around August/September - check at that moment for final dates).
  • 1 September (application period around February/March - check at that moment for final dates).

More information: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/trainee/

Council of the European Union - Compulsory unpaid traineeships

Location(s):Brussels (Belgium)

​Depending on the needs of the service, the daily work of a trainee would generally be equivalent to that of junior administrator officials at the beginning of their career e.g.: preparing meetings and drafting minutes, attending meetings of Coreper and Council preparatory bodies, researching on a particular project, translating documents, compiling documentation, writing reports. Trainees will also be invited to participate in a study programme that includes visits and conferences at other EU institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg.

Who can apply: These traineeships are reserved for third, fourth or fifth year university students of EU nationality who have to do a compulsory training period as part of their course.

Duration: 2 to 5 months 

Paid: No. Reimbursement of travel allowance. GSC restaurant reduction card. Health/accident insurance.

Starting Dates:

  • 1 February (application period around September/October - check at that moment for final dates).
  • 1 September (application period around February/March - check at that moment for final dates).

More information: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/trainee/

Council of the European Union - Positive Action Programme for Trainees with a disability

Location(s):Brussels (Belgium)

Depending on the needs of the service, the daily work of a trainee would generally be equivalent to that of junior administrator officials at the beginning of their career e.g.: preparing meetings and drafting minutes, attending meetings of Coreper and Council preparatory bodies, researching on a particular project, translating documents, compiling documentation, writing reports. Trainees will also be invited to participate in a study programme that includes visits and conferences at other EU institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg.

Who can apply: These traineeships are reserved for graduates and third, fourth or fifth year university students of EU nationality with a recognized disability.

Duration: 5 months 

Paid: Yes. 1.220,78 € per month, reimbursement of travel allowance and GSC restaurant reduction card. Upon presentation of proper justification, trainees with disabilities may receive a supplementary amount up to half of the traineeship grant.

Starting Dates:

  • 1 February (application period around September/October - check at that moment for final dates).
  • 1 September (application period around February/March - check at that moment for final dates).

More information: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/trainee/