For driven people with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, the European University Institute (EUI) traineeships provide fascinating prospects. While residing in Florence, Italy, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, trainees obtain practical experience in a distinguished international research setting.
In a multicultural, multilingual setting, EUI offers paid (one year) and unpaid (up to three months) traineeships that include mentorship, hands-on training, and participation in existing projects. A €1,540 monthly stipend is given to paid trainees, and those from outside Florence may additionally receive reimbursement for their relocation costs.
Participants in traineeships improve their resumes, acquire useful skills, and support elite European research. There are currently positions available in the EU’s Historical Archives, ICT Services, and Communications, among other areas.
Host Country: Italy
University: European University Institute (EUI)
Opportunity Type: Training
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Paid, Unpaid
Areas of Traineeships
- Library Services
- Accounting Service
- Budget and Financial Affairs Service
- Internal Audit Office
- Historical Archives of the European Union, including Audio-visual and Archivist roles
- Communications Service, covering Events, Marketing, Multimedia, Research, and Institutional Communications
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Service
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to nationals of EU Member States and candidate countries under the pre-accession strategy
- Trainees must have good command of English (minimum CEFR level B2) and working knowledge of another EU language
- A limited number of applicants from non-EU countries may be considered, depending on agreements and available resources
- Ukrainian nationals are eligible to apply for this European traineeship
For paid traineeships:
- Applicants must hold a completed first-cycle university degree (or equivalent) by the application deadline
- The degree must meet national qualification standards of the issuing country
- The last university degree should have been obtained within the past three years, unless currently pursuing further studies
For unpaid traineeships:
- Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized university degree program
- An inter-institutional agreement between the applicant’s home university/organization and the EUI is required
Benefits:
- Both paid and unpaid traineeships are available from the EUI.
- The monthly stipend for paid traineeships is €1,540.
- Travel expenses at the beginning and completion of the internship may be reimbursed for trainees who relocate from outside Florence.
- provides a special chance to live and work in Italy while traveling the world.
- Trainees will acquire real-world experience and develop their professional abilities.
- All trainees must have health insurance, which can be secured through the Institute if necessary.
- improves career chances by offering the opportunity to pursue a traineeship at a prestigious European research organization.
Deadline:
The application deadline for the European University Institute Traineeship 2026–27 depends on the specific traineeship position.
