Legal base
Rules governing the official traineeships scheme of the European Commission(Commission Decision of 2.03.2005 - C(2005)458) |
Annex I - Basic diplomas required for the traineeship
Please note that you can only apply once you have been awarded a university-level or equivalent diploma comprising at least 3 years of study (see point 2.2 of the rules).
Many countries are in the process of reviewing their higher education systems. It is, therefore, not possible to provide a complete list of basic diplomas.
Annex II - European institutions and bodies
Important! Application criteria
- if you have already worked (paid or unpaid) for more than six weeks for in any other European institution, EU body, EU Executive Agency, EU delegations, for Members of Parliament (MEPs) or Advocates General at the EUCJ, you are not eligible to apply for Blue Book traineeship
- if you volunteered for activities supporting the European Union and its institutions (such as EPSO's EU Career Ambassadors, DG Education and Culture's Erasmus Ambassadors, Youth Ambassadors or similar initiatives), please mention this in the 'motivation' section of your application, not under 'professional experience'
Correspondence
Any emails and attachments which are part of an email exchange between the Traineeships Office and external parties are strictly confidential and intended solely and exclusively for use by the individuals and/or entities to whom they are addressed.
The content of the messages may be confidential. If you are not the intended addressee, it is forbidden for you to disseminate, disclose, distribute or copy any message received.
If you have received one or more messages by mistake, please notify the sender immediately by email and delete the message(s).
Yes, visa costs and related medical fees will be reimbursed together with travel expenditures.
The monthly contribution for Commission medical insurance provide by Allianz Worldwide Care Company is approximately €13.
You MUST have health insurance.
Details on the health insurance can be found on the Allianz Worldwide Care website.
Yes. Before you introduce a first claim, you have to register with a local "mutualité".
They will inform you on specific reimbursement conditions.
In order to benefit from the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) that you obtained in your home country, you must first register with a "Mutualité" (a medical insurance company).
The various Belgian "Mutualités" or "Mutuelles" are listed in the Yellow Pages.
You need to take your Health Card with you when registering. Afterwards, you can seek partial reimbursement for medical expenses directly from the Mutualité. Always take your EHIC with you when you consult a doctor/dentist or purchase prescribed medicines.
Obtain a receipt for all medical treatment or expenses.
You will need to submit original receipts when applying for reimbursements. In Belgium, around 75% of the cost of treatments and approved medicines will be refunded by your Mutualité.
