The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe organises traineeships twice a year for a period of three (minimum) to five (maximum) months in different units.

The North-South Centre’s mission is to promote an active global citizenship among governments, parliaments, local & regional authorities and civil society by raising awareness of global interdependence through intercultural dialogue and global education.

 Who can apply

• Be 18 +
• Nationals of one of the member states of the North-South Centre and/or the Council of Europe;
• Persons who have completed their higher education or have successfully completed at least three years of university study.
• Trainees must have a very good knowledge of one of the Council of Europe’s official languages (English and French) and a good knowledge of the other.

Area of work

Please consult the list of teams and traineeship descriptions and choose one that suits you the most.

Grant

Trainees receive a monthly allowance of approximately 640€. 

Deadline: 8 December 2025 (traineeship session August-December 2025).

Find out more here.