European Union Traineeships Program 2026 | Blue Book Traineeship (Fully Funded)

European Commission• Belgium• Brussels• Bachelor's• Verified: February 23, 2026

European Union Traineeships Program 2026 (Blue Book): paid internship with €1,493/month stipend + visa and travel support. 5-month traineeship in Brussels. Applications open March 16, close April 7, 2026.

Monthly allowance of approximately €1,493.36Possible coverage of visa expenses and medical feesPossible coverage of travel costsHands-on work experience within EU institutions

April 7, 2026

Deadline

Fully funded

Funding

Official

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Provider

Organization: European Commission

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Country: Belgium

City: Brussels

Level: Bachelor's

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: EU citizens (priority), Limited spots for non-EU nationals in specific departments, All nationalities can apply

Fields: All disciplines, Competition Law, Environmental Policy, Human Resources, Political Affairs, Economics and Finance, International Cooperation, Translation and Languages, Public Administration

Language/tests: Administrative traineeships: Two EU languages — one English/French/German at C1/C2 and second at B2+, Non-EU nationals: One language (English/French/German) at C1/C2 level, Translation traineeships: Translate from two EU languages into mother tongue

Requirements & documents

Requirements

Minimum 3-year higher education degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) with official university certificate
Less than 6 weeks prior work experience in any EU institution, agency, or body
Administrative traineeships: Proficiency in two EU languages — one must be English, French, or German at C1/C2, second at B2+
Non-EU nationals: Proficiency in one language (English, French, or German) at C1/C2 level
Translation traineeships: Ability to translate from two EU languages into your primary language
International exposure (study or work outside EU) strengthens application

Documents

EU Login account (European Commission Authentication Service)
Official university degree certificate (Bachelor's or higher)
Language proficiency proof
Updated CV
Motivation statement highlighting preferences for Directorates General, services or agencies
Additional supporting documents (requested later during verification)

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sa2424ra•Mar 24

I only speak Arabic and English, is that enough?

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Verification notes

October 2026 session: Applications open March 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM Brussels time, close April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Traineeship period: October 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027. Application window is only 3 weeks — prepare documents in advance. Program offered twice yearly (March and October sessions).