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The European Parliament Schuman Traineeship 2027 is a paid five-month traineeship inside the European Parliament. Trainees receive a monthly grant and work in Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg or one of the Parliament’s Liaison Offices in EU countries, from 1 March to 31 July 2027.
It is open to university graduates aged 18 and over. Most places go to citizens of EU member states and of EU accession or candidate countries. A very limited number of traineeships can also be offered to nationals of other countries.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | European Parliament (Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg or a Liaison Office) |
| Duration | 5 months: 1 March to 31 July 2027 |
| Funding | Paid: monthly grant |
| Study level | University graduates (Bachelor’s or higher) |
| Who can apply | EU, accession and candidate country citizens (very limited places for other nationalities), aged 18+ |
| Application fee | None mentioned |
| Deadline | 31 October 2026 |
What is the Schuman Traineeship?
The traineeships are named after Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the European Union. They are run by the Secretariat of the European Parliament, the EU’s elected law-making body.
You can work in a wide range of areas: EU internal and external policy, finance, law, translation and languages, administration, infrastructure and logistics, communication or IT. The Directorate-General for Communication also offers some traineeships in memory of Ján Kuciak, the Slovak investigative journalist murdered in 2018.
What you get
- A monthly grant for the full five months
- Five months of work experience inside an EU institution
- A first-hand view of how EU laws and policies are made
- Placements in Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg or a Liaison Office
The exact grant and any allowances are set out in the “Monthly grant and allowances” document on the official page. Trainees with a disability selected through the Positive Action Scheme can receive up to 50% extra on top of the monthly grant.
Who can apply
- Aged 18 or over
- A citizen of an EU member state or an accession or candidate country (a very limited number of places for other nationalities)
- A full university degree (Bachelor’s level, EQF 6), or for a small number of places, a vocational qualification gained in the EU
- A thorough knowledge of one official EU language and a very good knowledge of a second
- If you are not an EU citizen: very good English, French or German
- No more than two months of previous work or traineeship in an EU institution, body or agency
- An eligible criminal record certificate
Is there an age limit?
There is only a minimum age. You must be 18 or older. There is no upper age limit.
Can non-EU citizens apply?
Yes, but places are very limited. The European Parliament says a very limited number of traineeships can be offered to nationals of countries outside the EU and its candidate countries. If that is you, you need very good English, French or German.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No test certificate is named on the official page. You need to show strong knowledge of two official EU languages, or very good English, French or German if you are not an EU citizen.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned.
Required documents
You apply online first. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked for documents that prove your eligibility, such as:
- Your passport or ID
- Your university degree certificate
- Proof of your language skills
- A criminal record certificate
How to write your application
You can choose up to three traineeships, so pick the ones that fit your studies and skills best.
- Read each traineeship description and match your degree and experience to it.
- Explain clearly why you want to work in that department and what you can bring.
- Mention your languages honestly. They matter a lot in an EU institution.
- Keep your motivation focused on what you want to learn and how it fits your career.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official European Parliament traineeships page using the button at the end of this post.
- Go to the traineeship application page.
- Select and apply for up to three traineeships.
- Submit your application between 1 and 31 October 2026.
- If you are shortlisted, send the supporting documents you are asked for.
- If you are selected, you receive an official Admission Letter by email.
Selection process
The Trainee Outreach and Recruitment Unit shortlists applicants, checks their supporting documents and sends Admission Letters to those selected. Spontaneous applications are not considered. For questions, you can write to PERS-Schuman-Trainees@europarl.europa.eu.
Deadline
31 October 2026.
This application window is for the traineeship from 1 March to 31 July 2027. The next window, for the October 2027 to February 2028 period, opens from 1 to 31 May 2027.
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