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.

In 2025 traineeships are offered in the professional areas listed here.

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 2025.

Grant

Interns receive a monthly grant (1 913.32 EUR as of 2024) and a travel allowance.

Deadline: 21 October 2024, (noon) CET.

Find out more here.