Eligibility note: The EUAA traineeship is only open to nationals of EU Member States and of Schengen associated countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). African nationals can’t apply unless they also hold one of these nationalities. If you’re looking for paid internships you can apply for from Africa, see the related opportunities at the end.
The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has opened applications for its 2027 traineeship intake. Trainees spend 6 months at the agency, with the possibility of extending for another 6, and receive a monthly grant of €1,500. The headquarters are in Valletta, Malta, and the EUAA also has offices in Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Belgium and Spain.
Applications close on 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon (Malta time).
At a Glance
| Organisation | European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) |
| Location | Malta (HQ); offices also in Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Belgium and Spain |
| Duration | 6 months, renewable up to 12 months in total |
| Grant | €1,500 a month, plus a travel allowance if you relocate more than 100 km |
| Start dates | 1 March, 16 March or 1 April 2027 |
| Who can apply | EU and Schengen-associated nationals only |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026, 12:00 noon Malta time |
Benefits
- A monthly traineeship grant of €1,500
- A travel allowance at the start and end of the traineeship if you need to move more than 100 km
- A mentor to help you develop your skills
- Experience at an EU agency working on asylum and reception systems across Europe
- A multicultural working environment
Eligibility
- You must be a national of an EU Member State or of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
- You must have completed at least the first cycle of a higher education course (such as a bachelor’s degree), or have at least three years of studies.
- You need at least B2-level English on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
How to Apply
- Read the traineeship rules and FAQs on the EUAA traineeship page (link below).
- Create a profile on the EUAA’s online application tool. Applications sent any other way aren’t accepted.
- Apply for up to three traineeship positions, completing every section of the form.
- Submit before 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon (Malta time). The EUAA warns that the system can slow down near the deadline, so apply early.
- Shortlisted applicants are interviewed remotely, in English, between mid-December 2026 and February 2027.
Official EUAA Traineeship page · EUAA online application tool
Questions: [email protected]
