March'25 | Your monthly dose of EU opportunities - fast, clear, & actionable
From youth rep opportunities to funding for your project and recognition to traineeships at EU institutions or international
Blue Book Traineeships – European Commission
📍 Location: EU Institutions & Agencies 🇪🇺
📅 Deadline: 17 March 2025 (10:00 CET)
📅 Traineeship Start Date: 1 October 2025
⏳ Duration: 5 Months
💼 What:
• Gain hands-on EU policy & administration experience in the European Commission, its services, & agencies.
• Work in law, human resources, environment, communication, & more.
🎓 Eligibility:
• EU citizens of any age (limited spots for non-EU nationals).
• Completed at least a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (EQF 6 or higher).
• No prior EU work experience exceeding 6 weeks.
• Language skills:
• EU nationals: C1/C2 in English, French, or German, plus a second official EU language at B2+.
• Non-EU nationals: C1/C2 in one procedural language (EN, FR, DE).
💸 Benefits:
• Grant of approx. €1,418.20/month.
• Travel expenses reimbursement.
• Accident & health insurance provided.
• Additional financial support for disabled trainees.
📧 Apply Here: Blue Book Traineeship
Traineeship at the EU Council – 2025
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
📅 Deadline: 12 March 2025 (12:00 CET)
📅 Traineeship Period: 1 September 2025 – 31 January 2026
⏳ Duration: 5 months
💼 What:
• Work at the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU in Brussels.
• Gain hands-on experience in EU policy, law, administration, & communication.
🎓 Eligibility – Regular Paid Traineeships:
• EU citizens.
• Completed university degree.
• Fluent in English or French (C1) + very good knowledge of another EU language.
• No prior training or employment exceeding six weeks in an EU institution.
💸 Benefits – Regular Traineeships:
• €1,476.34/month net grant.
• €60 meal allowance for use in Council restaurants.
• Travel allowance.
• Two days of leave per month.
🎓 Eligibility – Positive Action Programme for Trainees with a Disability:
• EU nationals with a recognized disability.
• At least a third-year university student.
• Benefits: €2,214.51/month net grant.
• Personalized support during the traineeship.
📧 Apply Here: EU Council Traineeships
Traineeships at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
📅 Deadline: 31 March 2025
⏳ Duration:
• Long Traineeships: 5 months (September–February)
• Short Traineeships: 1–3 months (Applications opening soon!)
💼 What:
• Work in an EU advisory body representing employers, trade unions, SMEs, farmers, & consumers.
• Gain experience in EU policymaking & economic/social affairs.🎓 Eligibility:
Long Traineeships:
• University graduates with a completed diploma before the application deadline.
• EU nationals preferred (limited places for non-EU applicants).
• Fluent in one EU language + satisfactory knowledge of another (one must be EN or FR).Short Traineeships: Open to university students for whom the traineeship is compulsory to complete their degree.
💸 Benefits:
• Long Traineeships: €1,476.34/month grant.
• Short Traineeships: 50% of the long traineeship grant.
📧 Apply Here: EESC Traineeships
European Investment Bank - Graduate Roles Portfolio & Financial Management
📍 Location: Luxembourg 🇱🇺
📅 Application Deadlines: 11 or 13 March 2025
💼 Open Positions:
1️⃣ Graduate – Portfolio Management, Financial Institutions
2️⃣ Graduate – Portfolio Management, Public Sector EU
3️⃣ Two Graduates – Equity & Growth Capital Portfolio Management
4️⃣ Graduate – Mandate Accounting & Reporting (ddl: 11 March 2025)
🎓 Eligibility:
• Recent graduates with a background in finance, banking, economics, or accounting.
• Strong analytical skills & financial expertise.
• Fluent in English (French is an asset).
• EU Member State or Candidate Country nationals (Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro).
💸 Benefits:
• Competitive salary & relocation support.
• Exposure to EU finance & investment projects.
• Career development in one of Europe’s key financial institutions.
📧 Apply Here: EIB Careers Portal
FOCUS Media Fellowships – Human Rights Journalism Grant (€1,600)
📍 Location: EU-wide (Remote, with in-person final event)
📅 Deadline: Rolling basis – Apply early!
💼 What:
• Write and produce engaging human rights stories connected to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
• Participate in a 4-month online newsroom with editorial guidance.
• Receive training in Solutions Journalism, transmedia storytelling, & EU human rights law.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Ages 18–34.
• Right to live & work in the EU.
• Strong interest in human rights & investigative storytelling.
💸 Benefits:
• €1,600 grant to produce your story.
• Editorial support & training.
• Publication in print & online.
• Showcase at an in-person final event.
📧 Apply Here: FOCUS Media Fellowships
ENTR Nordics – Short Documentary Filmmaking Opportunity
📍 Location: Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇩🇰🇮🇸
📅 Deadline: Rolling basis – Apply early!
💼 What:
• Create a 10-minute short documentary for the ENTR YouTube channel.
• Feature unique, character-led stories that highlight Nordic issues with pan-European relevance.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Open to video reporters & filmmakers in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, & Iceland.
• Stories must be relevant to 18–34-year-olds & offer a fresh perspective on Nordic culture, climate, technology, or social issues.
📧 Apply Here: Pitch to ENTR Nordics (Select “ENTR Nordics” under “Publication”)
Traineeships at the Committee of the Regions (CoR)
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
📅 Application Deadline: 3 April 2025 (12:00 CET)
⏳ Duration: 5 months
💼 What:
• Gain hands-on experience at the EU’s advisory body representing regional & local governments.
• Work in EU policymaking, administration, & regional development.
🎓 Eligibility – Standard Traineeship:
• EU nationals (limited spots for third-country applicants, including UK).
• Completed undergraduate degree or at least 3 years of higher education.
• Fluent in one official EU language + working knowledge of French or English.
• No prior EU institution experience exceeding 8 weeks.
💸 Benefits: Monthly grant of approx. €1,418
📧 Apply Here: CoR Standard Traineeships
EU Careers Student Ambassadors Programme
📍 Location: Universities across the EU 🇪🇺
📅 Programme Duration: October 2025 – September 2026
📅 Deadline: 18 March 2025
💼 What:
• Represent EU Careers on your university campus.
• Promote traineeships, graduate roles, & opportunities in the EU institutions.
• Engage with students through presentations, social media, & events.
🎓 Eligibility:
• EU citizen.
• Enrolled at a university during the programme period (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026).
• Fluent in English + the local language of your university.
• Available for mandatory training in October 2025.
💡 Responsibilities:
✅ Act as a contact point for students interested in EU Careers.
✅ Promote EU jobs via events & online channels.
✅ Build mailing lists & research target groups.
✅ Organize presentations & career info sessions.
📧 Apply Here: EU Careers Student Ambassadors
European Leadership Academy (ELA) – Female Leadership Summer School
📍 Location: Finland
📅 Programme Dates: 12-18 July 2025
📅 Deadline: 12 March 2025 (23:59 CET)
💼 What:
• Fully funded summer school empowering young women in leadership, technology, & innovation.
• Interactive workshops, mentorship, & networking with top female leaders.
• Open to women from diverse academic backgrounds, including law, international relations, business, & humanities.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Women aged 18+ with permanent residence & nationality in: 🇪🇺 EU Member States, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇷🇸 Western Balkans Six, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇳🇴 Norway
• Strong interest in technology & leadership (technical & non-technical backgrounds welcome!)
• Selection based on academic & non-academic achievements + commitment to leadership.
💸 Fully Funded Benefits:
✅ Travel, accommodation, & programme costs covered.
✅ Access to expert mentors & leadership training.
✅ Exclusive networking with top female leaders.
📧 Apply Here: ELA Female Leadership Summer School
HISA Youth Fellowship 2025 – Fully Funded (Oxford, UK)
📍 Location: Rhodes House, University of Oxford 🇬🇧
📅 Programme Dates: 23–26 August 2025
📅 Deadline: 25 May 2025
🎟 Seats Available:
• 30 Fully Funded Scholarships
• 100 Partially Funded Scholarships
• 50 Self-Funded Spots
💼 What:
• Engage in high-level discussions, policy-making, & problem-solving exercises with young leaders.
• Interact with experts on governance, sustainability, digital transformation, & social justice.
• Graduate with a certificate from the University of Oxford.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Open to all nationalities.
• Ages 18–45.
• Strong background in leadership, advocacy, research, or community engagement.
• Proficiency in English required (IELTS NOT required).
• Passionate about youth activism, policy development, & global governance.
💸 Fully Funded Benefits: Round-trip airfare. Shared accommodation. Meals during sessions. Exclusive invitation letter for visa. Fellowship access, toolkit, & merchandise. Speaking engagement opportunity. Graduation certification from the University of Oxford.
📧 Apply Here: HISA Youth Fellowship 2025
NUS Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025 – Fully Funded
📍 Location: National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬
📅 Programme Dates: June 2025 (1 week on-campus + 3 weeks online)
📅 Deadline: 5 March 2025
📅 Results Announcement: 15 March 2025
⏳ Duration: 1 Month
💼 What:
• Explore world-class research & postgraduate opportunities at Asia’s top university.
• Engage in lectures, workshops, & hands-on learning with NUS professors & researchers.
• Visit cutting-edge research labs & iconic attractions in Singapore.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Open to all nationalities.
• Senior undergraduates (Year 3 & above) with exceptional achievements.
• Candidates from diverse academic & professional backgrounds encouraged to apply.
💸 Fully Funded Benefits: Travel allowance. Free accommodation. University tours & lab visits.
📧 Apply Here: NUS Young Professionals Program 2025
Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2026/27 – Fully Funded
📍 Host Countries: Australia 🇦🇺, England 🇬🇧, Japan 🇯🇵, Sweden 🇸🇪, USA 🇺🇸, Türkiye 🇹🇷, Uganda 🇺🇬
📅 Deadline: 15 May 2025
⏳ Duration: 12–24 months (Master’s), 1 year (Certificate Program)
🎓 Fellowships Available: 130 Fully Funded Fellowships
• 50 Master’s Degree Scholarships
• 80 Certificate Programs
💼 What:
• Study peacebuilding & development at top universities worldwide.
• Engage in field study, internships, & leadership training.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Open to all nationalities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s Program: 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Certificate Program: 5+ years of experience.
• Leadership potential & strong academic performance.
• Minimum 3-year gap between most recent degree & fellowship start.
💸 Fully Funded Benefits: Full tuition coverage. Accommodation & meals. Round-trip airfare. Internship & field study expenses. Health insurance.
📧 Apply Here: Rotary Peace Fellowship Application
UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV Training Program in Germany 2025 for professionals (ministries, local gov, NGOs, …) – Fully Funded
📍 Location: Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), Germany 🇩🇪
📅 Programme Duration: 4 Weeks or 6 Months
📅 Application Deadlines: Vary by course (between 18 March - 23 April)
💼 What:
• Fully funded environmental training programs covering sustainability, mobility, climate change, & resource management.
• Training at TU Dresden, organized by UNEP, UNESCO, & BMUV.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Open to nationals of OECD’s DAC countries.
• Ages 25–45.
• Bachelor’s degree in environment-related fields.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a relevant sector.
• Targeted at professionals in ministries, agencies, local governments, NGOs, & institutions.
📅 Training Courses & Deadlines:
1️⃣ Sustainable Mobility: Transforming Urban Spaces (SC92) 🚉
• Duration: 4 weeks (21 August – 17 September 2025)
• Application Period: 11 February – 18 March 2025
2️⃣ Navigating Water Challenges: Climate Change & Resource Management (SC93) 💧
• Duration: 4 weeks (9 October – 5 November 2025)
• Application Period: 25 February – 1 April 2025
3️⃣ Environmental Management for Developing Countries (EM49) 🌱
• Duration: 6 months (15 January – 17 July 2026)
• Application Period: 18 March – 23 April 2025
💸 Fully Funded Benefits: Round-trip airfare (economy class). Accommodation & meals. Health insurance. Public transportation pass. Living stipend (~€550/month).
📧 Apply Here: UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV Training Program 2025
EU4Ocean Summer School on Ocean Literacy & Collaboration 2025
📍 Location: Venice, Italy 🇮🇹
📅 Programme Dates: 29 June – 4 July 2025
📅 Deadline: 16 March 2025 (11:00 PM CET)
📅 Results Announcement: 21 March 2025
🎟 Seats Available: 20 participants
💼 What:
• Intensive 5-day training on ocean science, policy, & collaboration.
• Focus on the Mediterranean & Black Sea, with an emphasis on nature-based solutions.
• Engage with experts & peers on youth leadership, ocean governance, storytelling, & project management.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Ages up to 35.
• Enrolled in / graduated from a Master’s or PhD programme OR early-career professional.
• Open to all sectors (interdisciplinary backgrounds encouraged!).
• Priority for applicants from the Mediterranean & Black Sea region.
• Members of the Youth4Ocean Forum & ECOPs encouraged to apply.
💸 Funding & Logistics: Accommodation in shared rooms . Lunches & social dinner included. 5 travel grants covering round-trip transport tickets (provided by UNESCO-IOC).
📧 Apply Here: EU4Ocean Summer School 2025
Train the Trainer Programme – March 2025 Cohort (Deep Tech & Innovation)
📍 Location: Online
📅 Application Deadline: 24 March 2025
📅 Programme Dates: 10 March – 2 May 2025
💼 What:
• Specialized training for university educators in Deep Tech (DT) & Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E).
• Aims to bridge the skills gap in deep tech education & prepare students for startup creation.
• Practical learning on pedagogical techniques, engagement strategies, & mindset shaping.
🎓 Who Should Apply?
• University educators in STEM & deep tech looking to integrate entrepreneurial skills into teaching.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) educators seeking new methods to engage tech-driven students.
📧 Apply Here: EIT Deep Tech Talent Train the Trainer Programme
NATO Women & Girls in Science (WGS25) Challenge – STEM Research Competition
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪 (Finalists will present at NATO HQ, winners visit Italy 🇮🇹)
📅 Application Deadline: 11 March 2025 (23:59 CET)
📅 Finalist Presentations: 6 June 2025 at NATO HQ, Brussels
💼 What:
• A research competition for young women in STEM (including social sciences).
• Submit a research proposal on security & defence challenges related to deterrence, energy, resilience, space, or climate.
• Up to 12 finalists will present their ideas at NATO HQ in Brussels.
🎓 Eligibility:
• Women aged 18–35.
• Nationals of NATO member countries.
• Enrolled in or completed university-level studies in STEM fields (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or early-career researchers interested in STEM/defence).
📑 Application Requirements:
• Title & background of the research idea.
• Relevance to security & defence.
• Scientific objectives & key topics.
• Potential societal impact (civil-military synergies encouraged!).
🏆 Awards & Benefits:
✅ All 12 finalists receive formal recognition from the NATO Chief Scientist.
✅ 3 winners get an exclusive visit to the NATO Centre for Maritime Research & Experimentation (CMRE) in La Spezia, Italy 🇮🇹.
📧 Apply Here: NATO WGS25 Challenge