The General Secretariat of the Council offers two 5-month paid traineeship periods in Brussels. The first runs from 16 February to 15 July, and the second from 1 September to 31 January.

Regular paid traineeships

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens of a EU Member State or a candidate country.
• Proficiency in English or French (C1 level) and very good knowledge of two EU official languages is required.
• Completed first cycle of higher education is necessary.
• No previous training or employment for more than six weeks at an EU institution.

Benefits

• A monthly grant of €1,376.88 net.
• Two days of leave per month.
• €60 monthly allowance for use in Council’s restaurants.
• A travel allowance.

Deadline: 14 March 2024, 12:00 noon CET.

Positive Action Programme for Trainees with a Disability

Eligibility

• EU nationals with a recognised disability.
• They must have a university degree or be at least a third-year student of a university/college.

Benefits

Personalised support and a monthly grant of €2 065.32

Deadline: 14 March 2024, 12:00 noon CET.

Traineeships for students of national administration schools

Eligibility

• Students of national administration schools from EU Member States or candidate countries.
• Applications must be sent to the Traineeships Office by the candidates’ national administration school.
• For assistance contact: traineeships@consilium.europa.eu.

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