The Committee of the Regions (CoR) offers prestigious Cicero traineeships for young graduates who want to gain hands-on experience inside a European Union institution. This is a unique opportunity to work within a multilingual and multinational environment while contributing to EU policy-making processes.
During the traineeship, participants engage in real project work, collaborate across departments, and even have the chance to design their own initiatives such as conferences, podcasts, or publications. Through the YFactor scheme, trainees are encouraged to address key issues affecting European regions and cities while developing their professional and creative skills.
📌 Activity Dates
Spring Session: 16 February – 15 July
Autumn Session: 16 September – 15 February
📅 Application Deadline
Autumn traineeship: 31 March (12:00 CET)
Spring traineeship: 1 October (12:00 CET, previous year)
👥 Eligible Countries
🇪🇺 EU Member States
🌍 Limited places for third countries (including 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, exceptional cases)
🧩 Activities & Methodology
Participants will work in a selected department of the Committee of the Regions and gain exposure to EU policy-making processes. Tasks include research, administrative support, project development, and participation in institutional activities. Through the YFactor initiative, trainees create and implement their own projects such as events, podcasts, or publications focusing on European regional issues.
🎯 Objectives
Provide young graduates with professional experience in an EU institution
Enhance understanding of EU governance and regional policy
Develop intercultural, professional, and communication skills
Encourage creativity through independent project work
Support engagement with European regional and local issues
🏠 Accommodation & Food
Not provided directly by the institution. Trainees are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and daily living needs.
💸 Financial Conditions
Monthly grant of approximately €1493
Travel and mobility allowance included
Optional health insurance
Accident insurance provided
✈️ Travel
Travel costs are partially supported through a mobility allowance provided by the programme.
🛬 Arrival & Departure
Participants are expected to arrive before the official start date of their selected traineeship session and remain for the full 5-month duration.
🎓 Certification
Participants gain official traineeship experience within an EU institution, contributing to their professional development and CV.
✅ Participant Profile
Young graduates with a completed undergraduate degree or at least three years of higher education
Candidates with strong interest in EU policies and regional development
Applicants who have not completed more than 8 weeks of prior experience in EU institutions
Motivated, proactive, and capable of working in an international environment
🗣️ Working Language
Good knowledge of one official EU language
Satisfactory knowledge of English or French
📝 Application Method
Applications must be submitted online through the official application system. Candidates must select up to three preferred departments and ensure all required fields are correctly completed before submission.
📎 Application Link
🖊️ Online Application Form
https://cor.europa.eu/en/about/work-us/traineeships
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