Grant opportunity
European Commission Blue Book Traineeship March 2027
The European Commission is accepting applications for paid administrative and translation traineeships running from March to July 2027.
- Funder
- European Commission
- Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time
- Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time: Sep 4, 2026
- Award
- Five-month paid traineeship; indicative monthly grant varies by duty station, plus possible travel and local allowances
- Applicant
- University graduates who satisfy the Blue Book nationality, language, degree and prior EU-institution experience rules; a limited quota is available to non-EU nationals.
- Discipline
- Public Policy and Governance
- Region
- European Union / Global
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Blue Book programme offers five months of professional experience across European Commission departments, services and agencies.
Who can apply
Applicants need a completed university degree and must meet the programme's language, nationality and previous EU-institution experience conditions. Non-EU applicants are eligible under a limited collective quota.
What it supports
- Administrative, policy and programme work across Commission services.
- A separate translation traineeship route.
- Professional experience in a multicultural European public-service environment.
Funding and duration
- The traineeship is paid for five months.
- Indicative monthly grants vary by duty station and may be supplemented by travel, meal, transport, accommodation or disability allowances where applicable.
Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time
Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time: Sep 4, 2026
How to apply
Create or access a Blue Book account, choose one traineeship type and submit the application and merged supporting documents by 4 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The European Commission's Blue Book programme recruits graduates for five-month paid traineeships beginning in March 2027. Candidates apply for either the administrative or translation route and, if preselected, may compete for placements across Commission services.
Eligibility
Applicants need a completed university degree and must meet the programme's language, nationality and previous EU-institution experience conditions. Non-EU applicants are eligible under a limited collective quota.
Funding and benefits
The traineeship is paid for five months.
Indicative monthly grants vary by duty station and may be supplemented by travel, meal, transport, accommodation or disability allowances where applicable.
Themes and supported activities
Administrative, policy and programme work across Commission services.
A separate translation traineeship route.
Professional experience in a multicultural European public-service environment.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time: Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time: Sep 4, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create or access a Blue Book account, choose one traineeship type and submit the application and merged supporting documents by 4 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.