European Railway Agency Traineeships

The European Railway Agency (ERA) traineeship scheme is addressed mainly to young university graduates, without excluding those who, in the framework of lifelong learning, have recently obtained a university diploma and are at the beginning of a new professional career. It addresses also seconded trainees, students preparing a thesis and students having an obligation due to their curricula to undergo a traineeship.

provides in-service training to selected trainees who have a background relating to the activities of the agency.

The aims of the traineeship at ERA are:

to provide trainees with an understanding of the objectives and activities of ERA;
to enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of ERA in the different fields of activity of the Agency;
to promote European integration within the spirit of new governance and through active participation to create awareness of true European citizenship;
to enable trainees to put into practice knowledge acquired during their studies, or professional careers.

Traineeship after university education
For persons who have completed the first cycle of a higher education course (i.e. university education) and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for application.
A monthly grant of ca. €1,298, reimbursement of travel expenses, paid leaves and training opportunities reserved for the staff is also offered for this type of traineeship.
Standard traineeships are organised twice a year, each for a period of 10 months, starting either in Spring or Autumn.

How to apply
Next session starts on 1st of September 2020.
To apply candidates should fill in the application form and submit it online.

Thesis traineeship
For students who are attending university or an equivalent educational institution and are preparing a degree thesis or its equivalent.
The purpose of the training must be directly related to the subject of the thesis. A reimbursement, up to € 300 per month, for accommodation is paid on the basis of supporting documents.

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