Traineeships at the European Medicines Agency

The European Medicines Agency organises traineeships for university graduates.
The programme aims to give trainees an understanding of the Agency and its role within the activities of the European Union. It also enables them to acquire practical knowledge in one of the EMEA's Units and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
The training period lasts for a maximum of eighteen months (three consecutive six-month contracts).
There are two possible traineeship intakes per year, starting on 1 October and 1 April.

Training grant: The Agency pays a maintenance grant of 1550 GBP net per month and pays a travel allowance.

Who is eligible:

The programme is addressed to university graduates (minimum Bachelor level).
A good command of English and one or more other official Community languages is required.
Successful candidates should have a background relating to the activities of the EMEA, i.e. pharmacy, medicine, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry or information technologies. Recently qualified lawyers with an interest in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and recently qualified candidates with an interest in human resources / budget / accounts are welcomed as well.
Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area - Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
How to apply:

Candidates should download the application form and submit it to traineeship@ema.europa.eu. Applications emailed to any other address will not be considered.
Deadline: 1 June 2017, midnight, UK Time ( traineeship starting in October).