European Court of Auditors AI Traineeship April 2027: Earn €2,500 Monthly in Luxembourg

Overview

The European Court of Auditors offers a six-month professional traineeship focused on artificial intelligence at its institution in Luxembourg. Designed for qualified graduates and doctoral students, the programme provides an opportunity to contribute to AI-related projects and gain first-hand experience within an international European Union institution. The traineeship runs from 1 April to 30 September 2027.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold nationality in an EU member state. Eligible candidates must have completed university studies supported by a diploma representing at least three years of education, or be currently undertaking doctoral studies, in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, information technology, or a similar relevant discipline. Candidates are required to have very good knowledge of one official EU language and satisfactory knowledge of a second, with a specific requirement for a strong command of English at C1 level or above. Applicants must not have previously worked for any EU institution, body, or agency in any capacity.

What you get

Successful participants receive a monthly allowance of €2,500. If a participant receives financial support from another entity such as a university, the institution pays only the difference up to €2,500. Participants are responsible for complying with applicable national tax obligations.

How to apply

Applicants must prepare an up-to-date curriculum vitae in Europass format, a cover letter explaining their background, interest in AI, and suitability, and a recommendation letter. Documents must be submitted in English or French by email to ECA-AI-Traineeship@eca.europa.eu.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at midnight Luxembourg time. The traineeship is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2027.