ESDC Internship 2027 in Belgium | Paid

Candidates must be nationals of an EU Member State and currently enrolled in an academic institution/university with a view to obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in a field relevant to ESDC activities. Applicants must remain enrolled for the entire duration of the internship and have sickness and accident insurance for that period.

The published internship periods in 2027 are: First period from 18 January to 14 May 2027 and Second period from 29 March to 30 July 2027. A third period (1 September – 31 December 2027) is noted as to be published in March 2027. Applicants must indicate their availability for the internship period in their application.

Interns assist in preparing, implementing and post-processing courses, seminars and conferences in CSDP/CFSP areas; prepare course materials, draft background briefs and reports; provide logistical and administrative support for meetings; support eLearning module revisions, maintain the training/course catalogue, draft the ESDC Annual report and assist knowledge management processes, including proofreading and drafting social media posts.

Yes. Interns will be granted a monthly allowance of EUR 1500. If an intern already receives a grant (for example from Erasmus+), the ESDC will reimburse the difference up to EUR 1500. Interns will also be reimbursed for expenses for occasional duty trips outside Brussels, subject to budget availability.

Interns are placed under the responsibility of a mentor and must comply with instructions from their mentors and ESDC superiors, maintaining integrity, impartiality and courtesy. They must record activities and submit a report at the end of the internship. Interns may participate in ESDC duty trips subject to budget availability and are entitled to two working days of leave per month.

Selection criteria include academic achievements, academic profile, international profile and work experience. Applications will be screened for compliance with requirements, and the most suitable applicants will be called for an interview by the ESDC as soon as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of one EU working language, either English or French. A satisfactory knowledge of another language is considered an asset. Language proficiency is part of the eligibility requirements and helps in performing tasks such as drafting briefs, attending meetings and preparing course materials.

Applications must include a CV and a motivation letter in English or French, in PDF or Word format, using the European CV format. Candidates must indicate their availability period and provide a contact point or supervisor at their academic institution. Applications must be submitted by email to the address provided; incomplete submissions will not be considered.

The place of work for the ESDC internship is Brussels, Belgium. Interns work the same working hours and have the same official public holidays as ESDC staff. They may participate in duty trips abroad subject to budget availability, and the ESDC will provide a certificate confirming the internship upon completion.

For administrative questions contact alberto.bragadin@eeas.europa.eu. For selection and profile-related questions contact tayyab.qureshi@eeas.europa.eu. Additional information on personal data protection is available via the EEAS website links provided in the announcement.