European Commission JRC Scientific Traineeships 2027: Earn Up to €1,741 Monthly with a Bachelor’s Degree
Overview
The European Commission Joint Research Centre offers its Scientific Traineeships Programme for the March 2027 session. This five-month programme provides recent university graduates with an opportunity to gain practical research experience while working alongside international scientific experts. Participants contribute to scientific research that supports European Union policies and develop professional skills in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment. Successful candidates may be placed at one of five scientific sites located in Belgium, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
Who can apply
The programme is open to recent university graduates who hold at least a standard three-year higher education degree, such as a bachelor’s degree, in a relevant scientific background. Eligible applicants include citizens of European Union Member States and nationals of countries associated with the Research Framework Programme, subject to the specific criteria of the call. Candidates should verify that their qualifications, academic specialisation and nationality meet the requirements before applying.
What you get
Selected trainees receive a monthly allowance ranging from €1,338.20 to €1,741.20, with the exact amount determined by the applicable correction coefficient for the specific traineeship site. In addition to financial support, participants gain professional experience through laboratory work, desktop research and other activities aligned with the Joint Research Centre's research priorities. Non-financial benefits include professional networking, exposure to international research practices, practical skills development and experience working in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed at least a standard three-year higher education degree, such as a bachelor’s degree, and possess a relevant scientific background matching the advertised placements. Candidates must also satisfy the nationality criteria by being citizens of European Union Member States or nationals of countries associated with the Research Framework Programme. The traineeships are primarily conducted on-site with limited teleworking arrangements, requiring participants to work at their assigned location for the duration of the five-month programme.
How to apply
Interested candidates must apply through the official Joint Research Centre Recruitment Portal by responding to the call titled Call for Scientific Traineeships – March 2027 session. Applicants should review the official vacancy notice, prepare the requested information and supporting documents, complete the application on the portal, and validate and submit it prior to the deadline. Spontaneous applications are not considered, and applications cannot be modified or updated via email after the call closes.
Key dates
The application deadline for the March 2027 session is October 28, 2026, at 15:00 Brussels time. The traineeship programme itself begins in March 2027 and lasts for five months.