European Parliament Schuman Traineeships 2027

The European Parliament Schuman Traineeships 2027 provide graduates and other eligible candidates with the opportunity to gain professional experience inside one of the European Union's principal institutions.

Organised by the European Parliament, the programme is named after Robert Schuman, a key figure in European integration. It aims to strengthen participants' understanding of European institutions while helping them develop practical workplace skills.

Selected trainees join different departments, directorates-general and liaison offices, contributing to activities connected with European policies, administration, research and parliamentary operations.

Available fields include:

• European and international affairs
• Communication and public relations
• Law and legal affairs
• Finance, economics and administration
• Information technology and cybersecurity
• Translation and multilingualism
• Environmental policy and sustainability
• Human resources and project support

During the traineeship, participants may assist with research, prepare reports, support communications, analyse information or contribute to departmental projects, depending on their assigned position.

The programme normally runs for five months and is hosted primarily at the European Parliament's offices in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg, as well as liaison offices across EU Member States.

Applicants must meet the European Parliament's general eligibility requirements:

• Age: Be at least 18 years old.
• Nationality: Be a national of an EU Member State or an accession/candidate country. A very limited number of places may also be offered to applicants from other countries.
• Education: Hold a completed university degree at EQF Level 6 or above. Certain vacancies also accept vocational qualifications obtained in the EU at EQF Levels 3, 4 or 5.
• Degree completion: Have obtained the required qualification at least three months before the traineeship begins.
• Language proficiency for EU nationals: Have a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and very good knowledge of another, subject to the vocational-qualification provisions.
• Language proficiency for non-EU nationals: Have very good knowledge of English, French or German, with different provisions for eligible vocational-qualification holders.
• Criminal record: Be able to provide an acceptable criminal record document.
• Previous EU employment: Not have worked or undertaken another traineeship for more than two months at an EU institution, body or agency.
• Previous study visits: Not have undertaken a study visit at the European Parliament Secretariat during the six months preceding the traineeship.
• Role-specific requirements: Meet any additional qualifications, skills or language requirements specified in the selected vacancy.

Applicants must meet the European Parliament's general eligibility requirements:

• Age: Be at least 18 years old.
• Nationality: Be a national of an EU Member State or an accession/candidate country. A very limited number of places may also be offered to applicants from other countries.
• Education: Hold a completed university degree at EQF Level 6 or above. Certain vacancies also accept vocational qualifications obtained in the EU at EQF Levels 3, 4 or 5.
• Degree completion: Have obtained the required qualification at least three months before the traineeship begins.
• Language proficiency for EU nationals: Have a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and very good knowledge of another, subject to the vocational-qualification provisions.
• Language proficiency for non-EU nationals: Have very good knowledge of English, French or German, with different provisions for eligible vocational-qualification holders.
• Criminal record: Be able to provide an acceptable criminal record document.
• Previous EU employment: Not have worked or undertaken another traineeship for more than two months at an EU institution, body or agency.
• Previous study visits: Not have undertaken a study visit at the European Parliament Secretariat during the six months preceding the traineeship.
• Role-specific requirements: Meet any additional qualifications, skills or language requirements specified in the selected vacancy.

For the Initial Application:

• Europass-format CV.
• Motivation letter for each selected vacancy, normally limited to one page.
• Personal and educational information entered into the official application portal.
• Any additional documents specifically requested in the individual vacancy.

If Shortlisted:

• Valid national identity document or passport.
• University degree certificate or eligible vocational qualification.
• Acceptable criminal record document.
• Other supporting evidence requested during eligibility verification.

Applications are reviewed by the relevant European Parliament directorates-general. Considerations depend on the individual position and may include:

• Meeting the programme's general eligibility rules.
• Possessing the academic qualifications requested in the vacancy.
• Demonstrating relevant language and professional skills.
• Providing a CV that matches the advertised tasks.
• Explaining motivation and interest in the department.
• Meeting any additional vacancy-specific requirements.

• Gain professional experience within a major European institution.
• Understand how European policymaking and parliamentary administration work.
• Develop research, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience a multilingual and international working environment.
• Build professional connections across European institutions.
• Explore careers in public policy, law, communications, technology and international affairs.
• Strengthen your CV with recognised institutional experience.