Internships – Schuman Traineeships (European Parliament)

The European Parliament offers various internship programs within its Secretariat to contribute to the professional development of young people and to foster an understanding of how the institution operates. These internships last 5 months.

Schuman internships take place in various departments and units of the European Parliament’s Secretariat. The profiles vary depending on the positions available in each call for applications and may cover fields such as communications, law, European policies, administration, finance, translation and interpretation, technology, or project management, among others.

General requirements:

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Hold a university degree (Level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework) or, for a limited number of internships, a vocational training qualification obtained in the EU (Levels 3, 4, or 5 of the European Qualifications Framework);
• Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU and a very good knowledge of another official language of the EU;
• Submit a criminal record that meets the requirements;
• Not have worked for more than two consecutive months at an EU institution or body;
• Not have participated in a study visit to the Secretariat of the European Parliament within six months prior to the start of the internship.

Compensation and Benefits:

Interns receive a monthly stipend, the amount of which varies depending on the assignment location. In addition, the program offers the following benefits, subject to applicable conditions:

• Health and accident insurance during the internship period.
• Vacation: two days for each month of the internship.
• Travel allowance: partial reimbursement of travel expenses, in accordance with program rules.
• Housing allowance: possible financial support subject to budget availability.

Affirmative Action Plan for People with Disabilities:

Individuals with a long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory disability of at least 20% are eligible for this specific program, provided they meet the general requirements for Schuman internships.

The planned measures include:

• An additional allowance of up to 50% of the monthly stipend to cover disability-related expenses.
• Reasonable accommodations to facilitate full participation in the internship.

Candidates must also meet the general requirements of the Schuman program.

How to apply:

1. Register on the official Schuman internship portal.
2. Select the vacancies and apply online.
3. You must attach your CV in Europass format and a cover letter of no more than one page for each vacancy.

Selection Process and Documentation:

Shortlisted candidates must submit the required documentation, which includes:

• Identity card or passport.
• Relevant academic degree.
• Criminal record check.

We recommend having these documents ready, as the link to submit them expires after 14 days.

Shortlisting results will be announced:

• December 1–15, for the March internships.

The internships begin on October 1.

 

Deadline: October 31, 11:59 p.m. (CEST) (for internships from March 1 to July 31).

Late applications and unsolicited applications will not be accepted.

 

More information: Eurodesk