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Internships Programme 2026 at the European Union Agency for Asylum

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Internships Programme 2026 at the European Union Agency for Asylum

Description

The European Union Agency for Asylum (hereinafter "EUAA"), established by Regulation (EU) 2021/23031, is a centre of expertise by virtue of its independence, the scientific and technical quality of the assistance it provides and the information it collects and disseminates, the transparency of its operating procedures and methods, its diligence in performing the tasks assigned to it, and the information technology support needed to fulfil its mandate.

Specifically, the EUAA focuses on:

  • Contributing to ensuring the efficient and uniform application of Union law on asylum in the Member States in a manner that fully respects fundamental rights.
  • Facilitating and supporting the activities of the Member States in the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), including by enabling convergence in the assessment of applications for international protection across the Union and by coordinating and strengthening practical cooperation and information exchange.
  • Improving the functioning of the CEAS, including through a monitoring mechanism and by providing operational and technical assistance to Member States, in particular where their asylum and reception systems are under disproportionate pressure.

Internships Programme 2026

The objectives of the traineeship are to acquire a unique and first-hand experience of the activities of the EUAA as an agency of the European Union, also in the context of its cooperation with EU institutions, to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance and to promote the values of the Agency and European integration.

GO TO THE APPLICATION

All queries should be sent to [email protected]

Job Profile

To be considered eligible for a traineeship, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

1. By the start date of the traineeship, candidates (i) must have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course (at least three years of studies) and obtained the relevant qualification at EQF43 level 6 or higher before starting the traineeship, or (ii) must be currently enrolled as a student in a higher education course leading to a qualification at EQF level 6 or higher (having completed at least three years of studies before starting the
traineeship);

2. Be nationals of one of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland;

3. Possess a good working level of English (minimum B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages).

Applications which do not meet these eligibility criteria or are incorrectly submitted, will not be
considered.

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Application closing date
  • 02/12/2025
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Terms and conditions

Duration: The traineeship shall run for a duration of up to six months and may be extended for another period
of up to six months, if mutually agreed and as justified by the interest of the service. The total duration
of a traineeship shall not exceed 12 months.

Salary: 1,500 euro per month + travel allowance

Selection Process

Candidates invited to an interviews will be assessed based on their knowledge of the topics outlined in the advertised position(s) above and their motivation to join the EUAA as a trainee.In addition, trainees should act and abide by the EUAA’s values and the EUAA Core Competencies. Only candidates who have been interviewed will be informed about the outcome of their interview.

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