Traineeship Programme at European Comission's Joint Research Centre
15. 10. 2026
Counselling and Career Centre
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is currently accepting applications for its paid scientific traineeship programme starting in March 2027.
The programme is open to recent graduates holding at least a bachelor’s degree in a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Key Information:
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Locations: Geel (Belgium), Ispra (Italy), Karlsruhe (Germany), Petten (the Netherlands) and Seville (Spain).
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Duration and start dates: The traineeship lasts five months. Calls for applications are published twice a year, for traineeships starting in March and October.
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Financial allowance: Trainees receive a monthly allowance, which varies depending on the location. For 2026, the allowance ranges from €1,338.20 to €1,741.20.
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Application deadline: 28 October 2026 at 15:00 (Brussels time). The JRC website recommends submitting applications well in advance.
Further information about the programme, eligibility criteria and application procedure is available on the official JRC Scientific Traineeships website.