Belgium 
Luxembourg · Brussels, Luxembourg and other locations
Overview
Twice a year, the European Commission offers recent graduates a five-month paid traineeship in its departments and agencies — mostly in Brussels and Luxembourg.
Registration for the October 2027 session opens on 15 February 2027 at 10:00 and closes on 12 March 2027 at 10:00 (Brussels time).
Check the official eligibility criteria for degree, language and nationality requirements before you apply.
Who can apply
Recent university graduates. Degree, language and nationality requirements are on the official eligibility page.
- Academic stage
- Graduate
- Experience
- Recent graduate
Funding package
Paid traineeship — the monthly grant is published on the official site.
- Tuition not stated
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Opens
- 15 Feb 2027
- Deadline
- 12 Mar 2027 · 10:00 Brussels time Opens 15 Feb 2027
- Duration
- 5 months
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- traineeships.ec.europa.eu
- Last checked
- 17 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 17 Oct 2026
ScholarsChapter is an independent listing service. We never charge application fees. Deadlines, amounts and eligibility can change — always apply through the official website.