The Council of Europe offers two traineeship sessions each year, lasting from eight weeks to five months in Strasbourg. Traineeships take place in March/July, October/February and are remunerated.

Eligible applicants

• Nationals of one of the Council of Europe’s member states;
• Trainees must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent ( a diploma for the first cycle of higher education as defined in the Bologna Declaration);
• Trainees must have a very good knowledge of one of the Council of Europe’s official languages (English or French) together with good drafting ability. A good knowledge of the other language is appreciated.

Grant

Trainees within the official traineeship programme receive a monthly allowance of 600€.

Deadline

– 26 April 2024 (traineeship session October 2024 to February 2025).

-October 2024 (traineeship session March 2025 to July 2025).

Find out more here.