European Parliament Schuman Traineeships
Organization: European Parliament
Category: Traineeship
Program: Schuman Traineeships
Application Periods: May and October
Deadlines: 31 May and 31 October, 23:59 Brussels time
Required CV Format: Europass
The European Parliament Schuman Traineeships offer applicants the opportunity to apply for traineeship offers through the European Parliament’s official traineeship portal. Applicants must meet the stated age, nationality, education, language, and document requirements before applying.
Program Overview
The Schuman traineeships are offered in the Secretariat of the European Parliament. The rules for the traineeships have been revised, and applicants are advised to read them carefully before applying.
The source also states that a limited number of traineeship positions are now open to applicants with a vocational education qualification. This applies to EQF levels 3, 4, or 5 obtained within the European Union.
Applicants must apply through the official traineeship offers page. They should select the offer they want and complete the application procedure online.
European Parliament Schuman Traineeships Eligibility
Applicants must meet the official eligibility conditions before submitting an application.
• Be aged 18 or over
• Be nationals of a Member State of the European Union
• A very limited number of traineeships may also be offered to nationals of other countries
• Fulfil the language requirements
• Hold a full university degree at EQF level 6
• For a limited number of traineeships, hold a vocational education qualification obtained within the EU at EQF levels 3, 4, or 5
• Provide an eligible criminal record
• Not have worked or benefited from another traineeship for more than two months in an EU institution, body, or agency
• Not have carried out a study visit at the Secretariat of the European Parliament during the six months before the traineeship begins
Application Periods and Deadlines
The European Parliament lists two application periods for Schuman traineeships.
• For the October-February traineeship, applicants apply in May
• The deadline for this campaign is 31 May at 23:59 Brussels time
• For the March-July traineeship, applicants apply in October
• The deadline for this campaign is 31 October at 23:59 Brussels time
Applicants should follow the correct campaign period and submit the form before the relevant deadline.
How to Apply
The application process has two main steps: registration and application.
First, applicants must register through the traineeship offers main page. They need to select an offer, click the Apply online button, and complete the new registration form with their personal data.
Then, applicants must apply for the selected traineeship offer. They must log in to their account, upload a CV in Europass format, and upload a motivation letter for each traineeship offer.
Application Rules
Applicants can apply for only three traineeship offers per campaign. Anyone who applies for more than three offers will be disqualified.
Applicants should also check their applications several times before final submission. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. In addition, applications, extra documents, and corrections are not accepted by email.
Required Documents After Shortlisting
Shortlisted applicants must upload the required documents for the eligibility check.
• ID or passport
• University diploma or vocational education qualification
• Criminal record
The source recommends having all documents ready before receiving the shortlist message. The upload link in the shortlist message expires automatically after 14 days.
Selection and Admissions Timeline
The selection process includes shortlisting, eligibility checks, and admissions.
For the October traineeship, shortlisting takes place from 1 July to 15 July. For the March traineeship, shortlisting takes place from 1 December to 15 December.
After that, shortlisted applicants upload the required documents. Then, the Trainee Outreach and Recruitment Unit contacts candidates during the admissions stage.
For the October traineeship, admissions take place from 1 July to 31 August. For the March traineeship, admissions take place from 1 December to 31 January.
Traineeship Start Dates
The October traineeship starts on 1 October. The March traineeship starts on 1 March.
