Applications are currently being accepted for the European Parliament Schuman Traineeships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About European Parliament Schuman Traineeships
The Traineeship is for 5 months. Each year, the European Parliament selects around 1000 Schuman trainees. The Schuman traineeships are paid and can be undertaken at one of the European Parliament’s official places of work – Brussels, Luxembourg, and Strasbourg – or in its Liaison Offices in the Member States.
Benefits of European Parliament Schuman Traineeships
- Trainees are awarded a monthly grant of between EUR 1133 and EUR 1856 for a full-time traineeship.
European Parliament Schuman Traineeships Requirements
Members freely choose their trainees. However, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:
- be aged 18 or over (derogations from this age limit can be granted in response to a duly substantiated request);
- be nationals of a Member State of the European Union or an accession/candidate country. Nevertheless, Members may offer a traineeship to nationals of third countries, provided they comply with visa requirements;
- have obtained a secondary-school leaving certificate, followed a higher or technical or vocational course of study to an equivalent level, or obtained a university level diploma.
- have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union;
- not be party to an employment contract or any working contractual relationship during their traineeship;
- not have carried out a previous traineeship with a Member, nor have previously worked as a parliamentary assistant to a Member, whether local or accredited.
Application Date and Process
To submit an application, it is necessary to contact directly the Members of the European Parliament.
The duration of the traineeship is between six weeks and five consecutive months, and is decided on by the Member of Parliament who awards the traineeship. It can start at any time during the year.
Application Deadline
31 May, 2026
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