One of the most awaited European internships, “EC Bluebook Traineeship Program”, is now accepting applications for the March 2026 intake. One of the prestigious traineeships in Europe, offered by the European Commission, provides an incredible opportunity for graduates from all around the world to gain first-hand experience in EU administration and policymaking. The Bluebook internships are offered twice a year currently, and the applications are being accepted for the March session.
The internship is seeking applications from outstanding applicants from both EU/Non-EU countries holding a bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized institute to apply and have an opportunity to work on high-impact real-time projects in a dynamic work environment and develop professionally and gain valuable insights into EU institutions. The duration of the internship is 5 months, which will be held in the European Commission Traineeship office located in Luxembourg or Belgium from March 2026 – July 2026. The Bluebook traineeship offers comprehensive support to its interns, which includes visa costs, medical fees, monthly allowance, accommodation costs, etc. Up to 100 internships will be awarded for the March session.
No application fee is required. Applicants meeting the required criteria for the program need to submit their applications before August 29th, 2025. Read more details about the EC Bluebook Traineeship requirements, application process, and financial benefits below.
Details About EC Blue Book Traineeship Program 2026
- Host Organization: European Commission
- Location: Luxembourg & Belgium
- Open for: All nationals
- Intake: March 2026
- Position: 100
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: August 29th, 2025
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Internship Coverage
- A monthly allowance of €1493.36 per month
- An extra 50% support for the trainees with disabilities
- Visa Coverage
- Round Trip Travel Support
- Medical coverage
Internship benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in European Union Administration, Policy making, and Project work
- Work directly with the European Union professional staff and gain valuable insights into how the organization operates
- Experience an international and multicultural work environment
- Build valuable networks with like-minded individuals and experts in your fields
- Access to Conference, Networking events, social events, and training hosted by by Commission
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for the internship:
- The internship is intended for applicants from EU citizens; however, a limited number of positions are available for the Non EU citizens.
- Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree or higher
- No previous work experience in any European Union agency
- There is no IELTS or TOEFL requirement
- No Age restrictions
- Excellent knowledge of the English language
Required Documents
- University Degree/Diploma
- Degree Transcript
- Candidate National ID or Passport
- An updated Curriculum Vitae in EUROPASS format
- Motivation letter (not exceeding one page)
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How to Apply for the EU Blue Book Traineeship 2026?
The application process is completely online. Follow the following steps to apply:
- Step 1: Visit the official portal, create your account
- Step 2: Start with your application, fill in all the required details
- Step 3: Upload all the documents
- Step 4: Submit your application before 29th August 2025.
- Check the complete steps of the application here
To apply and for more details, visit the official link below:
