European Medicines Agency Traineeship 2027: €2,049 Monthly Stipend in Amsterdam

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) Traineeship 2027 offers recent graduates and eligible students the opportunity to gain international work experience at the EU agency responsible for the scientific evaluation and safety monitoring of medicines.

The 10-month traineeship is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with opportunities across medicine regulation, life sciences, healthcare, IT, pharmaceutical law, finance, communications and other fields.

EMA Traineeship 2027 – Quick Facts

• Host: European Medicines Agency (EMA)
• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Duration: 10 months
• Start date: 1 March 2027
• Stipend: €2,049.77 per month for full-time trainees
• Travel support: Travel contribution upon joining
• Work: Full-time or eligible part-time
• Deadline: 30 September 2026, 23:59 CEST

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be an EU or EEA national.
• Be a recent university graduate, Erasmus+ or similar programme student, Master’s student who has completed a previous degree, or PhD student.
• Have English at C1 level or higher.
• Have another official EU language at B2 level or higher.

Benefits

Selected trainees receive a €2,049.77 monthly stipend, a travel contribution, mentorship and professional development opportunities. Trainees can also participate in workshops, meetings and competency-development activities while working in a multicultural environment.

Available Fields

Traineeship opportunities may be available in areas such as:

• Medicine and healthcare
• Life sciences
• Chemistry
• Information technology
• Pharmaceutical law
• Human resources
• Finance
• Communications and public relations

Current vacancies include positions beginning 1 March 2027.

How to Apply

Applicants should search the current traineeship vacancies on the EMA Careers Portal, select a suitable position and submit an online application before the closing date.

Deadline: 30 September 2026, 23:59 CEST

Official EMA Traineeship Page

Applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements of each individual vacancy before applying.