ECDC Traineeship Programme 2027 - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (Stockholm)
About this position
The summary below is published by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
Frequently asked questions
When does the traineeship programme start?
Trainees are expected to start the programme between February and April 2026.
I applied last year but was unsuccessful – can I apply again this year?
Yes, you are welcome to apply.
Can I get feedback on my application?
Due to the volume of applications received, ECDC is only able to contact applicants who are invited to an interview.
I am not a national of an EU Member State, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, but I have a residence permit in one of these countries – can I apply?
No. To be considered eligible, you must be a national or citizen of one of the countries mentioned. Holding a residence permit is not sufficient.
Can medical students apply for a traineeship?
Unfortunately not. To be considered eligible you must have completed your studies and been awarded a full university degree.
What can I do if my application has been rejected?
Please note that the decision of ECDC to reject an application is final and binding and there is no appeal procedure. If an application is unsuccessful, a candidate may re-apply in the following training period.
Does ECDC provide any assistance in finding…
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Are you eligible?
Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
- Eligibility: Must be a national or citizen of an EU Member State, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein. Must have completed studies and been awarded a full university degree (medical students not eligible).
Contract and working arrangements
Contract duration: Traineeship programme starting between February and April 2026.
Hiring unit: ECDC.
Position details
- Reference
- ECDC/Traineeship Programme 2027
- Vacancy Notice
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- Last Verified
- 17 September 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for ECDC Traineeship Programme 2027 at ECDC based in Stockholm (Other). The vacancy reference is ECDC/Traineeship Programme 2027. The role falls under the Science And Research domain.
Frequently asked questions
When does the traineeship programme start?
Trainees are expected to start the programme between February and April 2026.
I applied last year but was unsuccessful – can I apply again this year?
Yes, you are welcome to apply.
Can I get feedback on my application?
Due to the volume of applications received, ECDC is only able to contact applicants who are invited to an interview.
I am not a national of an EU Member State, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, but I have a residence permit in one of these countries – can I apply?
No. To be considered eligible, you must be a national or citizen of one of the countries mentioned. Holding a residence permit is not sufficient.
Can medical students apply for a traineeship?
Unfortunately not. To be considered eligible you must have completed your studies and been awarded a full university degree.
What can I do if my application has been rejected?
Please note that the decision of ECDC to reject an application is final and binding and there is no appeal procedure. If an application is unsuccessful, a candidate may re-apply in the following training period.
Does ECDC provide any assistance in finding accommodation in Stockholm?
ECDC is unable to provide assistance and trainees are responsible for finding their own accommodation. However, ECDC can provide you with practical advice when looking for accommodation (where to look, etc.)
Does ECDC provide health insurance?
All trainees are provided with accident insurance, but they must take out health insurance valid in Sweden prior to the start of their traineeship. Proof of this insurance will be requested prior to the start of the traineeship.
Equal opportunities
ECDC applies equal opportunities and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political, philosophical, or religious conviction, sex or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status, or family situation.
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Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 15 September 2026, 2 days ago.
The application deadline is 5 October 2026, 16 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.
Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 17 September 2026.
Where to learn more
For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ECDC see the ECDC institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Stockholm see our Stockholm location page; for related vacancies in the Science And Research field browse our Science And Research domain page.
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