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Short traineeship route for final-year students and recent graduates to gain practical experience at EIB.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
Traineeships last three to five months. A university-requested extension brings the maximum to six months. Applicants need a strong command of English or French.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Traineeship
- Nationality rule
- Limited to nationals of member countries.
- Minimum degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Maximum age
- Not stated
- Required languages
- Not stated
- Usual application period
- March to April and September to October intakes
- Intake pattern
- Two intakes per year
Traineeships are open to nationals of EU Member States and EU candidate countries, with some Financial Inclusion Fund opportunities linked to other regions.
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Application periods
No confirmed application dates are recorded. Check the official programme page before making plans.