Science And Research

ECDC Traineeship Programme 2027 - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (Stockholm)

Contract TypeOther
Deadline5 October 2026

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.

New to EU careers? Our beginner's guide walks through entry routes, EPSO competitions, and what to prepare. For application logistics see application tips and EPSO competitions.

Career trajectory

Career progression for this grade staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at ECDC, progression to the next grade typically takes three to five years on merit, with two-yearly step increases in between. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).
Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.

Application cadence

ECDC has not advertised another comparable role with the same grade and Science And Research signature in the past twenty-four months. This opening has rarely been seen on the EU Careers feed and may be the first such posting in our two-year window. Applicants who pass the eligibility checks should not assume the same profile will reopen on a predictable cadence.

Source: This job listing was sourced from the officialEU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .

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