Youth Works Hub brings you 7 fully funded Erasmus+ grant traineeships across Europe in 2026 and 2027, open to a wide pool of international applicants. From architecture studios and HR departments to art spaces and international relations offices, these Erasmus+ traineeships span five countries and five distinct professional fields. Whether you are a Bachelor's or Master's student or a recent graduate, there is an Erasmus+ programme here with your name on it.
Each traineeship in this batch comes with an Erasmus+ grant that covers travel and accommodation, so you can focus on the work itself. According to Youth Works Hub's review, the roles range from interior design and brand management in Antwerp to EU project management in Athens, with real responsibilities and real professional contacts in some of Europe's most compelling cities. Most listings are open to applicants from over 190 countries, including many outside Europe.
If you have been thinking about a paid internship abroad with European Union backing, this batch is a strong starting point. Deadlines run from December 2026 through April 2027, so there is time to compare, prepare your documents and apply carefully.
Each call has its own angle:
🇵🇹 Portugal: Recruit and interview at a tourism business in Lisbon on a 6-month HR traineeship.
🇧🇪 Belgium: Design co-living interiors and work with contractors at a design firm in Antwerp.
🇧🇪 Belgium: Shape a premium brand voice and pitch stories to media for a real estate company in Antwerp.
🇪🇸 Spain: Join a multicultural architecture studio in Tenerife for projects, competitions and exhibitions.
🇩🇪 Germany: Create graphics, animations and video content for a non-profit art space in Berlin.
🇪🇸 Spain: Assist Erasmus+ students and support mobility paperwork at a university in Cartagena.
🇬🇷 Greece: Manage EU-funded projects and draft new project applications, in Athens or remotely.
Each listing in this batch is backed by an Erasmus+ traineeship grant, which covers travel and stay. No participation fee is required for any listing in this batch. 📅 Deadlines: 1 Dec 2026 (1) · 27 Dec 2026 (2) · 31 Dec 2026 (1) · 31 Jan 2027 (1) · 21 Feb 2027 (1) · 27 Apr 2027 (1) 🌍 Countries: 🇧🇪 Belgium (2) · 🇪🇸 Spain (2) · 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇬🇷 Greece · 🇵🇹 Portugal
## In This Batch 1- 📅 1 Dec · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Internship 2- 📅 27 Dec · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Internship 3- 📅 27 Dec · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Internship 4- 📅 31 Dec · 🇪🇸 Spain · Internship 5- 📅 31 Jan · 🇩🇪 Germany · Internship 6- 📅 21 Feb · 🇪🇸 Spain · Internship 7- 📅 27 Apr · 🇬🇷 Greece · Internship ### What's in this batch: ### 7 Erasmus+ Grant Traineeships · 5 Countries
1. 🇵🇹 Human Resources Intern 👥 The Walking Parrot Internship in Lisbon, Portugal 📋
📅 Deadline: 1 December 2026
📍 Lisbon, Portugal · 👥 Recent graduates · ⏳ 6 months (full-time) · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
Spend 6 months on the recruitment and people management side of a growing events and tourism business in Lisbon, from writing job descriptions to interviewing candidates. You will gain hands-on HR experience with mentoring from a motivated team. Strong English and a willingness to take responsibility are required. Open to applicants from Hungary, Iceland, Czechia, Slovakia, the Netherlands and 25 more countries.
Apply here → 🌍 All opportunities in Portugal →
2. 🇧🇪 Interior Architecture Assistant 🏠 HOC Living Design and Site Visit Internship in Antwerp, Belgium 📐
📅 Deadline: 27 December 2026
📍 Antwerp, Belgium · 👥 Bachelor and Master students · ⏳ 4 months (full-time) · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
Develop interior design concepts for co-living, co-housing and co-working projects, from first sketches and layout planning to final site execution and styling. You will work with internal teams, contractors and suppliers. AutoCAD, SketchUp or Revit skills and a design portfolio are required. Open to applicants from Argentina, China, India, Kenya, South Africa and 190 more countries.
Apply here → 🌍 All opportunities in Belgium →
3. 🇧🇪 Brand and PR Intern 📣 HOC Living Internship in Antwerp, Belgium 📰
📅 Deadline: 27 December 2026
📍 Antwerp, Belgium · 👥 Bachelor and Master students · ⏳ 4 months (full-time) · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
Draft press releases, build media lists and pitch stories to local and international publications while shaping a premium brand voice for a real estate brand in Antwerp. Meant for Bachelor and Master students in public relations, communications, marketing or brand management. Open to applicants from Canada, Kenya, New Zealand, Peru, Vietnam and 190 more countries.
4. 🇪🇸 Architecture Intern 🏛️ at Fernando Menis Architecture Studio Internship in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain 📐
📅 Deadline: 31 December 2026
📍 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · 👥 Architecture students and recent graduates · ⏳ At least 3 months (full-time) · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
Join a multicultural architecture studio in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for a full-time traineeship of at least 3 months. Interns work on architectural projects, competitions and exhibitions and bring their own ideas to current studio works. Strong English and 3D modelling skills are required. Open to applicants from Chile, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Argentina and 190 more countries.
Apply here → 🌍 All opportunities in Spain →
5. 🇩🇪 Creative Media Designer 🎨 BcmA Berlin con mucho Arte Internship in Berlin, Germany 🖥️
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2027
📍 Berlin, Germany · 👥 Bachelor and Master students · ⏳ At least 3 months (part-time) · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
Shape the online presence of a non-profit art space in Berlin by creating graphics, animations and layouts, supporting UI/UX and producing video, audio and photo content. Meant for Bachelor and Master students in media design, visual communication and related fields. Open to applicants from Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan and 190 more countries.
Apply here → 🌍 All opportunities in Germany →
6. 🇪🇸 International Relations Office Intern 🌐 UPCT Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Internship in Cartagena, Spain 🎓
📅 Deadline: 21 February 2027
📍 Cartagena, Spain · 👥 Bachelor level students · ⏳ 6 months (full-time) · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
A full-time traineeship of 6 months at the international relations office of a university in Cartagena, Spain. You will assist incoming and outgoing Erasmus+ students, support mobility paperwork and help with international events. A free Spanish course is included, and good English and basic Microsoft Office skills are required. Open to applicants from Japan, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, India and 190 more countries.
7. 🇬🇷 EU Programs Intern (Project Manager, Proposal Writer, Researcher) 🤝 Social Hackers Academy Internship in Athens, Greece 📝
📅 Deadline: 27 April 2027
📍 Athens, Greece (or remote) · 👥 Bachelor's or Master's students · ⏳ 3 to 12 months · 💶 Erasmus+ grant
Help manage EU-funded projects and draft new project applications, in Athens or remotely, for 3 to 12 months. You will take part in transnational partner meetings and create project results for current EU projects. For students who are eligible for a traineeship grant, with great English and a real interest in project management. Open to applicants from Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, Chile, Thailand and 190 more countries.
Apply here → 🌍 All opportunities in Greece →
Frequently Asked Questions
### Is there a participation fee for these traineeships? No listing in this batch requires a participation fee. All 7 are supported by an Erasmus+ traineeship grant. If you are ever asked to pay at the application stage, report it to your National Agency and to us. Learn more about what Erasmus+ covers.
### Who can apply to these traineeships? Most listings are open to applicants from over 190 countries, including many outside Europe. Each listing specifies whether it targets Bachelor's students, Master's students or recent graduates. For a full list of programme countries, see which countries are eligible for Erasmus+ and ESC.
### Which deadline should I prioritise? The earliest deadline is 1 December 2026, for the HR traineeship in Lisbon. Two listings close on 27 December, one on 31 December, and the remaining three run into 2027. Use the Erasmus+ application tips guide to prepare your documents well in advance.
The 7 listings in this batch cover five professional fields: human resources, interior design, brand and media, architecture and EU project management. Each is backed by an Erasmus+ grant, making it a strong way to build real professional experience abroad at no personal cost.
Youth Works Hub tracks new Erasmus+ grant opportunities as they are added. Apply to the role that fits your profile — experience from an Erasmus+ traineeship carries real weight in the job market.
