Junta de Andalucía - Traineeships and Research Grants for European Union Affairs

EU affairs traineeship grant of the Junta de Andalucía

You will be offered a one-year paid placement in the field of EU affairs and Andalusia’s foreign policy. The Regional Government of Andalusia (Junta de Andalucía) will pay you a monthly salary. There are a total of 10 grants places available for the 2026/2027 intake. 7 of these are based in Seville and are paid 14,150 EUR for the entire 12 months (approximately 1,180 EUR per month). 3 are based in Brussels and receive 19,400 EUR for the entire 12 months (approximately 1,620 EUR per month). In addition to the monthly payment, you will receive a one-off grant. This covers accident insurance as well as, where applicable, travel costs, course fees and accommodation during the training. You will also receive one month’s paid holiday per year. This is a training grant, not an employment contract. It can be extended up to twice in blocks of up to 6 months, for a total of up to 2 years.

Who can apply

• Nationality: You are a Spanish national or a national of another EU country.
• Link to Andalusia: You were born in a municipality in Andalusia or live there. Descendants of Andalusians living abroad are also eligible.
• Age: You must not be older than 35 at the closing date for applications.
• Degree: You must hold an official higher education qualification (Bachelor’s, official Master’s or PhD). Any foreign qualification must be officially recognised in Spain.
• Field of study: Any subject is fine, but you must show specific training in EU affairs or Andalusian communities abroad. For example a relevant degree, a course of at least 40 hours, or a placement of at least 1 month.
• Languages (Seville posts): You have a command of English or French at level B2 or above.
• Languages (Brussels posts): You have a level of B2 or higher in both English and French.
• Other work: You must not receive any other scholarship or undertake any employment that takes up more than 20 hours per week and overlaps with the work placement.

How to apply

You should submit the application form, preferably online via the Junta de Andalucía’s electronic register, using a digital certificate. For the 2026/2027 round, the application period ran from 23 March to 24 April 2026. Selection is based on your qualifications: academic grades, relevant training, professional experience and language skills. This is followed by a face-to-face interview, which may be conducted in English or French and may include a language test.

How realistic are your chances?

There are a total of 10 funding schemes for 2026/2027: 7 in Seville and 3 in Brussels.