The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) organises traineeship once a year, each for a period of five to nine months. ECDC is an EU agency which aims to strengthen Europe’s defences against infectious diseases.

Applicants may submit one application only. 

Eligibility criteria

• Nationals of the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
• Have completed their studies and been awarded a full university degree by the closing date for applications;
• Have a very good command of English; knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset.
• Candidates cannot have already benefited or benefit from any kind of traineeship or employment (formal or informal, paid or unpaid) within a European institution, agency or body, or delegation.

Trainees are expected to start the programme between February and May 2026.

Grant

Interns receive a monthly grant (2 085.18 EUR as of 2025) and a travel allowance.

Deadline: 7 October 2025, (noon) CET.

Find out more here.