Applications are currently being accepted for the European University Institute Traineeships 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About European University Institute Traineeships
Every year, the European University Institute (EUI) publishes a number of traineeship opportunities for motivated talents from various academic and professional backgrounds.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a field of your choice, building your career in an international and multicultural research organisation with a worldwide academic reputation, while enjoying the cultural, social and recreational facilities in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, Florence.
The EUI offers two types of traineeships:
- A paid traineeship of one year, or
- An unpaid traineeship of a maximum length of 3 months
Benefits of European University Institute Traineeships
- Paid traineeship: one-year maximum duration. In justified cases, shorter traineeships may be granted provided that the minimum duration is 3 months. The trainee will receive a grant of €1,540 per month (as from 1st January 2026). A remunerated trainee who is recruited from outside Florence is entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses actually incurred at the beginning and the end of the traineeship.
- Unpaid traineeship for a period up to a maximum of 3 months. : Trainees admitted to a non-remunerated traineeship may receive a grant from their home university/organisation as defined by the inter-institutional agreement.
European University Institute Traineeships Requirements
May be considered for a traineeship, candidates who:
- Are nationals of the Member States of the European Union and of candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy;
- Have a good knowledge of English (CEFR level: B2 or above), and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary to the performance of the duties.
A limited number of nationals of non-Member States may be accepted on the basis of a specific agreement and according to available resources. In accordance with President's Decision no. 67/2025, Ukrainian nationals are also eligible to apply.
To be considered for a paid traineeship, candidates should:
- Have completed the first cycle of university studies and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications. The minimum national qualifications required by the legislation in the country where the diploma was obtained are listed in the Annex (pdf);
- Have obtained their last university diploma no longer than three years prior to the deadline for applications. The three years rule is not applicable to trainees enrolled in further university studies at the moment of their application for the traineeship at the EUI.
To be considered for an unpaid traineeship, candidates should:
- Be currently enrolled in a recognised university degree programme;
- Please note that unpaid traineeships are subject to the inter-institutional agreement between the candidate's home university/organisation and the EUI.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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