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TRAINING & INTERNSHIP · BRUSSELS, LUXEMBOURG OR ANOTHER PARLIAMENT WORKPLACE

Schuman Traineeships – European Parliament

Schuman Traineeships – European Parliament is the European Parliament’s paid five-month graduate traineeship attached to published placements in its institutions and liaison offices.

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At a glance

TypePaid European Parliament traineeship
DestinationBrussels, Luxembourg or another Parliament workplace
Duration5 months
FundingPaid grant; amount depends on the duty station
LanguageOne EU language thoroughly and a second to the required level
Official sourceSchuman traineeships ↗

Programme highlights

✓ European Parliament placement✓ Five-month paid route✓ Degree or limited vocational positions✓ EU or candidate-country citizenship

About Schuman Traineeships – European Parliament

Schuman Traineeships – European Parliament is the European Parliament’s paid five-month graduate traineeship attached to published placements in its institutions and liaison offices. The programme is intended to turn international mobility into practical learning, professional exposure or a recognised training experience. Its value depends on clear learning objectives, appropriate supervision and realistic funding, while access may be organised through a school, training body, public service or partner organisation.

Eligibility criteria

  • AudienceGraduates and, for a limited number of positions, holders of eligible vocational qualifications.
  • Age limit18 or over.
  • NationalityEU Member State or accession/candidate-country nationals under the standard rules.
  • QualificationUsually an EQF level 6 degree; selected positions accept EQF level 3–5 vocational qualifications.
  • Previous EU experienceApplicants must not have worked or trained for more than two consecutive months in an EU institution or body.

Important to know

Requirements differ by vacancy, especially for the limited vocational-qualification positions. Check the individual placement description before applying.

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