EFSA Traineeships 2025

The EFSA Traineeship Programme offers you a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals from all over the world working together in an international and multicultural environment on Science, Safe Food and Sustainability projects at the heart of European Food Safety activities.

You will be accompanied by an advisor who will guide and coach you throughout your traineeship. There is also a thriving Trainee Community where you can exchange experiences with your peers and build social networks that can last long after your traineeship is finished. Within your assigned unit, you will have the opportunity to:

Get first-hand experience of the work of a European Union (EU) Agency, developing new competencies and skills in line with your personal interests and career goals;
Contribute to the unit agenda by supporting in drafting documents and reports, analysing data, handling scientific and/or administrative tasks, and ensuring prompt communication of outcomes;
Contribute to inspiring projects and specific activities with innovative ideas and solutions;
Contribute to the planning and monitoring of the unit’s activities;
Grow through on-the-job learning and participate in various development initiatives. 

EFSA Traineeship programme lasts for up to 12 months and offers you:

A unique professional experience as part of a team of scientists and business professionals from all over the world, working together on inspiring projects and various tasks in an international, multicultural, and friendly environment;
An opportunity to get a taste of what an EU career is all about, which can act as a springboard for a number of career paths;
Exposure to different areas and networks in EFSA, allowing you to develop personal and professional competencies;
A mentoring/advising relationship: as a trainee you will have an advisor who will be your main point of contact and will be responsible for the overall coordination of your traineeship;
A modern working environment with flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance: besides working in EFSA’s modern headquarters, located in the heart of Parma, you will also be able to telework for up to 60% of the working week from a location that enables you to reach Parma within 3 hours. This will allow you to enjoy working not only from home, but also from locations such as the Dolomite Mountains or the Ligurian Sea coast;
A monthly grant of €1,463.