Host Country: Italy
City: Florence
Opportunity Type: Traineeship
Host Institution: European University Institute
Traineeship Length: Up to 1 year paid; up to 3 months unpaid
Monthly Grant: €1,540 for paid traineeships
The EUI Traineeships 2026 provide professional experience at the European University Institute in Florence. The opportunities are open across several units and support candidates who want to build skills in an international research environment.
EUI Traineeships 2026 Programme Details
The European University Institute offers traineeship opportunities each year for motivated talents from various academic and professional backgrounds.
Through these traineeships, participants can gain first-hand experience of EUI activities. Moreover, they can apply knowledge gained through studies or professional work while developing new skills in a multicultural setting.
The work area depends on the assigned unit. Available areas may include the Library, ICT Service, Historical Archives of the European Union, academic units, and central administration services.
Traineeship Options
The EUI offers two types of traineeships:
• Paid traineeship for up to one year
• Unpaid traineeship for up to three months
Shorter paid traineeships may be granted in justified cases. However, they must last at least three months.
Funding and Support
✓ Paid trainees receive €1,540 per month
✓ Paid trainees recruited from outside Florence may receive travel reimbursement
✓ Health insurance is required and may be obtained through the Institute upon request
✓ Trainees are covered against accident risk by the Institute’s collective policy by default
Who Can Apply?
Candidates may be considered if they:
• Are nationals of EU Member States or candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy
• Have English knowledge at CEFR B2 level or above
• Have satisfactory knowledge of another EU language when required by the duties
• Meet the relevant paid or unpaid traineeship conditions
The source also states that a limited number of nationals of non-Member States may be accepted through specific agreements and available resources. Ukrainian nationals are eligible to apply as well.
Conditions for Paid Traineeships
Paid traineeship applicants should:
• Have completed the first cycle of university studies
• Hold a full degree or equivalent by the closing date
• Have obtained their last university diploma no longer than three years before the application deadline
The three-year rule does not apply to candidates enrolled in further university studies at the time of application.
Conditions for Unpaid Traineeships
Unpaid traineeship applicants should:
• Be enrolled in a recognised university degree programme
• Be covered by an inter-institutional agreement between their home university or organisation and the EUI
Application Method
Applicants must complete the online application form for the relevant traineeship. They should also upload the required documents through that form.
Only online applications are accepted. Meanwhile, candidates who wish to apply outside a specific vacancy can submit a spontaneous application through the EUI online form.
Current Calls and Application Deadlines
The official page lists these traineeship calls:
• Library traineeship: 15 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST for the November 2026 intake
• Accounting Service, Budget and Financial Affairs Service, and Internal Audit Office traineeships: 15 May at 23:59 CEST each year for September’s intake
• Audio-visual Archivist Trainee within the Historical Archives of the European Union: 30 November at 23:59 CEST each year for February’s intake
• Communications Service trainee: open call with no specific deadline
• Information and Communication Technology Service trainee: open call with no specific deadline
• Archivist Trainee within the Historical Archives of the European Union: open call with no specific deadline
Selection Status
The EUI only contacts candidates invited for an interview about their selection status.
If candidates receive no update within three months after applying, they may assume that their application was not successful for that occasion. They can still apply for future vacancies of interest.
