Junta de Castilla y León - Traineeships in European Affairs (in cooperation with the European Union)

Traineeship in European affairs at the Castilla y León office in Brussels

You will receive 2,400 EUR gross per month for an internship at the Permanent Representation of Castile and León to the European Union in Brussels (Belgium). Income tax and social security contributions will be deducted from this amount. The internship lasts for up to 24 months without interruption. The initial period runs until 31 December of the year in which you start. You may then apply for an extension, provided that the total duration does not exceed 24 months. You will work alongside the delegation’s staff and gain first-hand experience of how the region is involved in EU affairs. You are responsible for covering your own travel and living expenses in Brussels. The programme is run by the Regional Government of Castile and León in Spain (Junta de Castilla y León).

Who can apply

• Age: At the time of the application deadline, you will be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Degree: You must hold an official higher education qualification (Grado or Licenciatura) obtained within the last ten academic years. A qualification from a non-EU country must be officially recognised as equivalent, and the ECTS credits must be stated.
• Field of study: Any subject.
• Languages: You hold a certificate in English at Level C1 and in French at Level B1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, the standard scale for language proficiency).
• Link to the region: You were born in Castile and León, or have been officially registered there for at least 2 years, or you obtained your degree from a university in Castile and León.
• No earlier award: You have not already held an external-action or European-affairs traineeship from the Castilla y León government.

How to apply

Only one application may be submitted per person. You can apply in person at the regional registration offices or online via the electronic portal at tramitacastillayleon.jcyl.es. For round 2025, the application deadline was 22 April. Selection is made on a competitive basis and is based on your verifiable achievements. Claims made without supporting evidence will not be considered.

How realistic are your chances?

In the most recent rounds of applications, 2 internship places were offered per call for applications. The number of applicants is not published.

If you are considering other ways to fund your time in Spain, our guide Scholarships in Spain brings together further scholarships and funding options across the country.