Call for interest – Traineeships IPA 2025

Thank you to all candidates for their interest. The call is now closed, and we are currently reviewing the applications. Trainees selected for the next stage will be contacted shortly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Who can apply? 

The IPA traineeship programme is supported with funds of the European Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and open to anyone who meets the following requirements: 

• Be a national of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia or Türkiye; 
• Have a university degree or equivalent (minimum 3 years of study) or previous work experience in railways; 
• Have a very good knowledge of English language; 

Traineeships will be offered in priority to applicants who have not already been a trainee in a European institution, agency or body.

What do we offer? 

An IPA traineeship can last up to 6 months. A mentor will guide you during your traineeship. You will receive a monthly grant, reimbursement of travel expenses, paid leaves and training opportunities reserved for the staff. 

How to apply? 

You need to fill in the application form below and to send it to hr_traineesera [dot] europa [dot] eu.