Work with us

• 5 months
• Full time / 40 hours per week
• Workplace in Brussels, Belgium
• Paid by grant (approx. 1360 euros/month)
• Preferred choice between 3 of the CoR’s departments
• Travel and mobility allowance
• Health insurance cover optional
• Accident insurance included

Calendar

Spring Session:16 February to 15 July

Application period: 1 July to 9 October (noon, Brussels time) of the previous year; please note that for the Spring 2024 session the deadline has been exceptionally extended from 30 September to 9 October noon (Brussels time).

Pre-selection and interviews: November

Selection: December

Autumn Session: 16 September to 15 February

Application period: 3 January to 3 April (noon/12:00, Brussels time) of the same year

Pre-selection and interviews: May

Selection: June

Warning: We recommend that you avoid
applying close to the deadline, as high data traffic could mean that your application may not reach us on
time.
We
can not accept any applications that were not sent on time, or not submitted electronically.

Who are we looking for?

• EU citizens
• Citizens from third countries (including the UK) can also apply, and may be selected in exceptional cases,
  notably if their candidature is of particular interest to the CoR and if they comply with the requirements
  under national immigration law for residing and working legally in Belgium
• University graduates who have obtained a full undergraduate academic degree, or have completed at least
  the third year of higher education (university or equivalent), by the closing date for applications
• Candidates who are fluent in one EU language and have satisfactory knowledge of French or English
• Candidates who have already received more than 8 weeks of in-house placement (whether paid or unpaid) in
  a European institution, body, delegation or representative office or who have had any form of employment in
  a European institution or body shall not be accepted

How to apply?

• Choose your preferred CoR department (up to 3 possible)
• Make sure that you fill in the mandatory fields, only provide correct information and check before you
  submit your application

Note: You will still be able to make changes to your form before the application deadline.

Note: False statements will lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of the traineeship.

Note: You are allowed to submit only one application per traineeship period.

Do you have what it takes? Use our
Application form and apply now!

• 1-4 months, extendable up to 6 months depending on the resources available
• Starting date is agreed upon with the candidate
• Full time / 40 hours a week
• Workplace in Brussels, Belgium
• Health insurance cover is not provided
• Accident insurance included

Who are we looking for?

• EU citizens
  

  Note: Citizens from third countries (including the UK) may apply and may be selected in exceptional
  cases,
  notably if their candidature is of particular interest to the CoR and if they comply with requirements
  under
  national immigration law for residing and working legally in Belgium

• Candidates who hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (or have completed half of a Bachelor’s degree deemed
  relevant to the CoR’s work)
• Candidates who are fluent in one EU language and have satisfactory knowledge of French or English

Upon request you will need to provide:

• Legible copy of your passport or identity card
• Proof of obligatory health insurance cover for the whole study visit
• Copy of your Bachelor’s diploma or a certificate attesting that you have successfully completed, at the
  start of the study visit, at least half of the training cycle related to a Bachelor’s degree which is deemed
  relevant to CoR activities
• Copies of proof of professional experiences mentioned in your application

Do you have what it takes? Use our Application
form and apply now!

• 2-6 months, Director in charge of Human Resources may authorise an extension for a total period of
  twelve months
• Starting date is agreed upon with the candidate
• Full time / 40 hours
• Workplace in Brussels, Belgium
• Unpaid, all expenses to be covered by the participant or their sending authority
• Accident insurance covered by the CoR

Who can apply?

• Staff or trainees from a national, regional or local public authority of an EU member state
  

  Note: Citizens from third countries (including the UK) may apply and may be selected in exceptional
  cases,
  notably if their candidature is of particular interest to the CoR and if they comply with requirements
  under
  national immigration law for residing and working legally in Belgium

• Candidates who hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (or have completed half the cycle of a Bachelor’s
  degree deemed relevant to the CoR’s work)
• Candidates who work in a position at a level and with content corresponding to the duties performed by
  EU staff within the CoR
• Excellent knowledge of French or English

Upon request you will need to provide:

• Confirmation of employment by the sending authority and its agreement to a study visit at the CoR




• Proof of obligatory health insurance cover for the whole study visit period
• Copies of relevant diplomas and/or official certificates mentioned in your application
• Copies of proof of professional experiences mentioned in your application

How to apply?

• Choose your preferred CoR department (up to 3 possible)
• Make sure that you fill in the mandatory fields, only provide correct information and check before you
  submit your application

Note: False statements will lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of the traineeship.

Note: You are allowed to submit only one application.