EMA Traineeship Programme 2027 in Amsterdam: Apply for Paid 10-Month Placements With a €2,049.77 Monthly Stipend

Overview

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) Traineeship Programme provides recent graduates and eligible university students with the opportunity to complete a paid, ten-month placement at the Agency’s headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The current intake runs from March 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The programme is designed as a structured learning and professional development experience, offering practical exposure to the European medicines regulatory system.

Eight distinct placements are available for the March 2027 intake, covering fields such as stakeholder engagement, pharmaceutical innovation, law, scientific information, veterinary digital services, paediatric pharmacovigilance, artificial intelligence, and financial data automation.

Benefits

• A monthly stipend of €2,049.77 for full-time participation (reduced proportionately for approved 80% or 50% part-time arrangements).
• A contribution toward travel costs when joining the Agency.
• Individual mentorship and professional guidance.
• Workshops, structured learning activities, and access to a multidisciplinary European working environment.
• Opportunities for limited hybrid working from within the Netherlands (up to 40% of working time).

Eligibility

• Nationality: Applicants must hold full citizenship of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway.
• Academic Status: Candidates must fall into at least one of the following groups: recent university graduates who completed a relevant degree of at least three years between September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026; students completing a placement via Erasmus+ or a comparable programme; current master’s students who have already completed a relevant earlier degree; or current doctoral students whose education relates to the chosen placement.
• Language Requirements: A thorough command of English at a minimum of CEFR level C1, and good knowledge of another official EU language at a minimum of CEFR level B2.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official EMA Careers Portal. Candidates should complete the following steps:

1. Review all current placements on the EMA vacancies page to find a track matching your degree and technical skills.
2. Create an EMA candidate profile.
3. Complete the online application form and answer all pre-screening questions with specific evidence of your background.
4. Proofread your application, ensure all character limits and formatting expectations are respected, and submit before the stated deadline.

Deadline

The application deadline for all eight advertised placements is September 30, 2026, at 23:59 Central European Summer Time (CEST).