The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is an active player in the global scientific research scene, working in a wide range of fields and playing its role as the European Commission's science and knowledge service.
Through this traineeship programme, you can:
- Acquire practical skills and knowledge in a multi-cultural, interdisciplinary environment;
- Work at the heart of scientific support for EU policies;
- Develop a network of contacts and build your career.
The scheme primarily focuses on candidates with a scientific background. Depending on the project, the trainee will be expected to perform desktop work and/or laboratory tasks.
The place of traineeship can be one of the following sites of the Joint Research Centre: Geel (Belgium), Ispra (Italy), Karlsruhe (Germany), Petten (the Netherlands) or Seville (Spain). You can indicate preference in the application.
Applications for the next traineeship period from March 2027 are now open. Application deadline 28.10.2026
More: https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/graduate-trainees