Internships open right now
Posted on March 01, 2011 at 04:13 PM
There is a constant turnover of internships (or stages) in Brussels, and these can provide vital experience for those who wish to get involved in politics or have just finished university, particularly during these times when jobs can be hard to come by.
One of the best internships in Brussels, the European Parliament internship, will open its application process for the October Stage later this month. Applications can then be submitted until May 15th, and the stage will begin on October 1st.
Gaining a place on these programmes is not easy, but it is easily within the reach of anyone with a university degree and an interest in European politics. See more information from the European Parliament website below:
"Paid traineeships are awarded solely to graduates of universities or equivalent institutions. Their purpose is to enable trainees to supplement the knowledge which they acquired during their studies and to familiarise themselves with the activities of the European Union and, in particular, the European Parliament. Applicants for Robert Schuman scholarships, general option, must also demonstrate that they have produced a substantial written paper, as part of the requirements for a university degree or for a scientific journal.
One of these scholarships, known as the `Chris Piening Fellowship’, may be awarded to a candidate whose paper was concerned particularly with relations between the European Union and the United States.
Applicants for Robert Schuman scholarships, journalism option, must also demonstrate professional experience as evidenced either by works published, or by membership of an association of journalists in a Member State of the European Union, or by a qualification in journalism recognised in the Member States of the European Union or in the applicant countries.
Paid traineeships are awarded for a period of five months. Starting dates and deadlines for receipt of applications:
Beginning of traineeship 1 October- Application period 15 March – 15 May (midnight)
We advise you not to wait until the last day to apply, to prevent the system from becoming overloaded because there are a large number of applications.
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