European Commission Paid Traineeship 2017 for University Graduates Worldwide – October 2017 Session in Brussels,Belgium ( €1,120/ Month)

Application Deadline: January 31st 2017

  • A paid traineeship of 5 months with the European Commission (or some executive bodies and agencies of the European Institutions like, for instance, the European External Action Service or Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation), starting on either 1st March or 1st October.
  • You will receive a monthly grant of approximately €1,120 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Accident and health insurance can also be provided.
  • Every year, there are about 1,300 places available.
  • If you are one of the selected candidates you get hands-on experience in an international and multicultural environment. This can be an important enrichment for your further career.

Eligibility Requirements

The traineeship programme is open to university graduates, from all over the world who have a:

  1. Degree of at least 3 years of study (minimum a Bachelor);
  2. Very good knowledge of English or French or German (C1/C2 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
  3. Very good knowledge of a second EU official language (required for nationals of EU countries).

You must have completed at least 3-years of study with a degree to apply for a Blue Book traineeship. Only if you have a certificate or an official confirmation from your university that you have at least a 3-year degree will you be eligible to apply.

Translation traineeships

If you apply for translation traineeships (in the Translation Directorate General) you must be able to translate into your main language (normally your native language) from 2 other official EU languages (source languages):

  • Your main language must be one of the official EU languages.
  • Your 1st source language must be English, French or German.
  • Your 2nd source language can be any of the official EU languages.

 Calendar

OCTOBER 2016-FEBRUARY 2017 Traineeship

TRAINEESHIP: on-going

MARCH 2017-JULY 2017 Traineeship

APPLICATIONS: closed

PRESELECTION/eligibility: October-November 2016
Sending of offers: start in January 2017

OCTOBER 2017-FEBRUARY 2018 Traineeship

APPLICATIONS: 4/01/2017 (12:00 noon, Brussels time) – 31/01/2017 (12:00 noon, Brussels time)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the European Commission Paid Traineeship 2017

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6 comments

ZOUNNON. T. Prudence January 6, 2017 - 10:00 pm
Comment: Hello, I want the scholarship for MA:Interpreting of Conférence. I have got a Bachelot of English linguistics
PADONOU BOUDISSI SIMEON January 6, 2017 - 10:49 pm
I would like joint and receive this opportunity for is't verry important to me about my occupation.! Thank you so much to receive my application... And then more blessings to you
JAMIL BASHIR BALARABE January 9, 2017 - 5:03 pm
Hello I would like to join this great opportunity so that i can get more understanding and knowledge to help in teaching my community in Africa.
OZIMBA BERTRAND ANENGWANG January 17, 2017 - 12:02 am
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Tereza Samuel January 17, 2017 - 8:24 am
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ATONG BERTRAND AYUKNCHA January 18, 2017 - 8:37 pm
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