Applications are open for the paid Schuman Traineeship in the European Parliament 2019. Parliament offers several options for traineeships within its Secretariat, to provide opportunities for vocational training and for learning more about what the European Parliament is and does.

The goal of the Schuman traineeships is to contribute to EU citizens’ European education and vocational training and to provide an insight into the work of the European Parliament. The traineeship is for the period of 5 months.

Benefits

• Monthly grants
• Household allowance
• Disability allowance
• Travel allowance

Eligibility

Applicants for a Schuman traineeship must:

• be aged 18+;
• hold a university level diploma(s);
• fulfill the language requirement;
• provide an eligible criminal record;
• not have worked for more than two consecutive months within an EU Institution or body;
  not have carried out a visiting junior or senior academia of six months prior the beginning of the traineeship.

Traineeship dates and deadlines for receipt of applications:

• For the 1 October- 28/29 February traineeship – Application period: 1 June – 30 June
• For the 1 March- 31 July traineeship – Application period: 1 November – 30 November