Internships – European Court of Auditors (ECA) – Luxembourg

Would you like to gain professional experience at a European Union institution and help oversee its finances? The European Court of Auditors (ECA) offers work placements in various areas, such as auditing, translation, communications, IT, legal services and administration.

Trainees join a working team and are supervised by experienced professionals. They can also work on projects related to the Court’s activities and gain first-hand insight into how the management of European funds is monitored.

The ECA offers three types of internships: standard internships, internships specialising in artificial intelligence, and an affirmative action programme for people with disabilities.

1. STANDARD INTERNSHIPS

Aimed at university students and graduates in disciplines related to the Court’s activities.

Terms and benefits:

• Monthly stipend: €2,000.
• Duration: six months, although in exceptional cases this may be shorter.
• If the candidate is already receiving a grant from another organisation, the Selection Panel may offer them an unpaid work placement.

Requirements:

• Be a national of an EU Member State.
• Have completed university studies leading to a degree lasting at least three years.
• Have a very good knowledge of one official EU language and a satisfactory knowledge of a second.
• Must not have worked in any EU institution, body or agency, including as a trainee.

2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTERNSHIPS

This programme is aimed at recent university graduates and PhD students specialising in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, information technology or related disciplines.

Participants will collaborate on artificial intelligence projects and gain practical experience in the development and application of these technologies within a European institution.

Conditions and benefits:

• Monthly grant: €2,500.
• If the candidate receives a grant from another organisation, the TCE will only pay the difference, up to a maximum of €2,500 per month.

Requirements:

• Be a national of an EU Member State.
• Have completed at least three years of university study or be currently undertaking a PhD in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, information technology or similar disciplines.
• Have a very good knowledge of one official EU language and a satisfactory knowledge of a second.
• Demonstrate a C1 level of English in comprehension, speaking and writing.
• Must not have worked in any EU institution, body or agency, including as a trainee.

3. POSITIVE ACTION PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The ECA offers two internship places per year for EU citizens with a recognised disability. The programme aims to facilitate participation on an equal footing and provides for reasonable adjustments to the role and working conditions.

Conditions and benefits:

• Monthly stipend: €2,300.
• The possibility of tailoring the placement to the specific needs of each participant.

Requirements:

• Be a national of an EU Member State.
• Have completed at least three years of university studies.
• Have a very good knowledge of one official EU language and a satisfactory knowledge of a second.
• Must not have worked in any EU institution, body or agency, including as a trainee.
• Have a recognised disability, which must be proven by means of one of the following documents:
  • An official certificate issued by a national authority or accredited body.
  • A medical certificate issued within the last six months, confirming the existence of a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory disability.

Registration and application: 

• To apply for standard internships or the Positive Action Programme for people with disabilities, please use the application form.
  • For applicants to the Positive Action Programme: after applying online, please email proof of your disability to ECA-DI-STAGE@eca.europa.eu before the application deadline.
• For internships in the field of artificial intelligence, please email your application to ECA-AI-Traineeship@eca.europa.eu .
• Applications must be submitted in English or French and include:
  • a curriculum vitae (Europass format);
  • a covering letter;
  • a letter of recommendation.

Application deadline: 30 November 2026.

More information: Eurodesk