Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the United States

About the opportunity

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the United States of America? The Delegation of the European Union to the United States offers funded traineeships of up to 6 months within sections such as Administration (ADMIN), Global Issues and Innovation (GIN), Head of Delegation (HOD), Political (POL), and Press and Public Diplomacy (PPD), subject to budget availability. The tentative start date is November 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses, while all costs related to travel, visa, insurance, and accommodation must be borne by the trainee.

Funding and benefits

• Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses.
• Gain professional experience within a diplomatic mission of the European Union.

Who can apply?

• Must have at least a Bachelor's Diploma and a background in relevant disciplines such as International Affairs, European Affairs, Political Science, Law, Communications, Environment, Health, Science, Economics, or other related policy areas.
• Must have an excellent command of the English language.
• Must be available full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Must meet the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

Required documents

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV)
• A cover letter describing why you want to participate in an EU traineeship
• An application form
• Proof of coverage against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation (for EU Member State citizens)
• Relevant entrance visa and/or temporary residence permit where applicable

When to apply

• Application deadline: 14/09/2026.
• Tentative start date: November 2026.

How to apply

• Examine the dedicated website and general eligibility criteria before applying.
• Prepare your detailed standard Europass CV, cover letter, and application form.
• Send your application materials via e-mail to delegation-usa-internships@eeas.europa.eu.
• Mention the specific section in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g., Funded Traineeship – ADMIN, GIN, HOD, POL, or PPD). Note that you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation.

Additional information

• Traineeships are subject to the availability of the budget and must be offered in compliance with local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview, while unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email.