Blue Book Traineeship programme – October 2027 session

European Commission

A five-month paid traineeship with EU institutions offering hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration, with registration for the October 2027 session.

Award: Paid traineeship (amount not stated on the page)
Who can apply: Open worldwide
Where: Brussels, Belgium and other European Commission locations
Deadline: 12 Mar

About the programme

The Blue Book traineeship gives participants five months of paid work in the European Commission, its executive and decentralised agencies, Commissioners' Cabinets and the European External Action Service. It covers practical policy and administrative work, professional skill building and intercultural experience. Registration for the October 2027 session opens 15 February 2027 and closes 12 March 2027 at 10:00 Brussels time.

Duration: Five months

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria are set out on the programme's sub-pages (university graduates, VET graduates, translation); details not given on the main page
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How to apply

Create an EU Login account
Complete the online application form for one traineeship type per session
Upload all supporting documents as a single PDF
Submit application; pre-selection results usually within 4–8 weeks after the deadline
Successful candidates join the Virtual Blue Book and apply for specific positions

Applications are submitted on European Commission’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Official source: European Commission · Application
Last checked: 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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