🇳🇱 Internship in the Netherlands 📋 EU Policy-Making Research at a European Public Administration Institute 📊

If you want to understand how the EU really works and gain practical experience in policy-making, this internship at the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) in Maastricht is a great opportunity. Joining the EU policy-making team, you will apply the knowledge from your studies to real research, training materials, and the European Public Sector Award.

About the Organisation

The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) was created in 1981 on the occasion of the first European Council held in Maastricht, and is supported by the EU Member States and the European Commission. Its core mission is to provide a mix of deep insights and practical knowledge about EU policies to professionals in EU public affairs, improving their skills for effective policy management. EIPA serves officials in national and regional administrations, the European Commission, and other EU institutions, and has built a vast network across the Member States and EU bodies. Alongside its Maastricht headquarters, it has a centre in Luxembourg, the European Centre for Judges and Lawyers (ECJL).

The Position

Understanding how the EU works and how to participate effectively in its policies has become increasingly important for European public officials, but also ever more challenging. Administrations today operate in a multilevel setting involving many actors and a multiplicity of EU decision-making processes. Public officials and stakeholders therefore need to master a growing range of new tools and approaches in policy-making. The EU policy-making team is looking for an intern interested in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies and gaining practical experience in this field.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

🔬 Providing research assistance for the development of training materials, including the collection and processing of primary data

📊 Conducting research and analysis, and preparing presentations and draft publications in EU policy-making and public administration

🤝 Assisting project leaders in identifying and establishing connections with external speakers and trainers

🏆 Contributing to the implementation of the European Public Sector Award (EPSA)

Your Profile

🎓 Enrolled in, or recently completed, a Master's programme in European Studies, Political Science/Public Administration, EU Law, or a closely related discipline

🇪🇺 A thorough understanding of EU institutions and policy processes

📈 Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, and good writing skills with experience in drafting texts

🗣️ English language and communication skills at C1/C2 or native level

💡 A proactive and constructive approach to challenges; familiarity with EU primary sources such as EU institutions' data repositories is an asset

The Details

📍 Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

📆 Duration: an initial 6 months, with the possibility of prolongation

🚀 Start date: 1 September 2026, or an earlier date agreed upon consultation

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a motivational letter (maximum one page) as a PDF in English via the apply button. Your application will be forwarded to the relevant staff members, who will consider the possibilities for cooperation.