EUDA Traineeship Programme

European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Nationals of EU Member States, Norway or Türkiye (unless a call says otherwise); a degree of at least three years, or three years of study, by the deadline; the latest degree obtained no more than three years before the deadline; non-EU degrees accepted with an equivalence certificate from an EU Member State.

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About this opportunity

The EUDA runs one traineeship round a year at its Lisbon agency. Details sit in the Traineeship Policy PDF linked from the page.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Nationals of EU Member States, Norway or Türkiye (unless a call says otherwise); a degree of at least three years, or three years of study, by the deadline; the latest degree obtained no more than three years before the deadline; non-EU degrees accepted with an equivalence certificate from an EU Member State.
2. Note the deadline. Aug – Sep (applications open once a year, usually around August or September, through the e-recruitment tool; traineeships typically start in mid-January) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for EUDA Traineeship Programme?

Nationals of EU Member States, Norway or Türkiye (unless a call says otherwise); a degree of at least three years, or three years of study, by the deadline; the latest degree obtained no more than three years before the deadline; non-EU degrees accepted with an equivalence certificate from an EU Member State.

What does EUDA Traineeship Programme cover?

A full-time traineeship in Lisbon of up to eleven months; the monthly grant is published in each call

When is the deadline for EUDA Traineeship Programme?

Aug – Sep (applications open once a year, usually around August or September, through the e-recruitment tool; traineeships typically start in mid-January) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with EUDA Traineeship Programme?

Host countries: Portugal.

What documents do I need for EUDA Traineeship Programme?

CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the EUDA Traineeship Programme application?

Medium: Online application (CV + motivation letter)