Amount: Monthly grant (approx. €1,300 - €1,900 depending on location)
Deadline: July 31 (for March intake), January 31 (for October intake)
Level: professional
Renewable: No
About
The Blue Book Traineeship program offers recent university graduates a 5-month paid traineeship at the European Commission. It provides valuable insight into EU policymaking and operations.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: EU citizens or citizens of accession countries
- GPA: University degree (at least 3 years of study)
- Very good knowledge of two EU official languages
- No previous professional experience in EU institutions for more than 6 weeks
Required Materials
- Online application form
- CV (Europass format)
- Motivation letter
- University diploma
- Proof of language knowledge
Timeline
Application period for October intake: early January - late January. Application period for March intake: early July - late July. Results announced 4-6 weeks after deadline.
Tips
Emphasize your language skills and any international or EU-related experience. Customize your motivation letter for the specific Directorate-General (DG) you are most interested in. Europass CV is mandatory.