Taking a traineeship (often known as a ‘stage’) with one of the EU Institutions is a great way to gain experience of working life in the EU and, for many, it can act as the launch pad to an EU career.

All of the EU Institutions and agencies offer stages to University graduates. Most are for periods of five or six months and, in a majority of cases, are paid. Payments vary depending on the Stage.

Whether at the European Commission, Parliament or one of the smaller institutions or agencies, the work of a trainee (known as a ‘stagiaire’) is typically extremely varied and rewarding and includes everything from preparing policy and position papers to coordinating visits.

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