Biomedical and veterinary sciences traineeships

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Masters university student (with a previous degree) who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe. 
 
At EMA, traineeships are designed to enhance your knowledge and provide hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. You'll be performing tasks that not only benefit your training but also help you grow professionally. 
 
Only nationals of the EU/EEA are eligible to apply. 
Closing date 6 May 2025 23:59 CET, with intake date (1st day of contract) 1 October 2025. 
 
 
This year’s opportunities include: 
 
Trainee (Database of centrally approved antibiotics and antifungals) 
Trainee (Implementation and impact analysis of the new Variation Regulation) 
Trainee (Labelling and naming policy) 
Trainee (SME - Small and Medium sized Enterprises Office) 
Trainee (Non-clinical & 3Rs expertise & knowledge & information across EMA and its Network) 
Trainee (metadata analysis and catalogue of validated data sources in the veterinary domain) 
Trainee (EMA's Horizon Scanning) 
Trainee (Optimising feasibility assessment for RWD studies) 
Trainee (Data Governance at the EMA) 
Trainee (Vaccine regulatory science) 
Trainee (Building Retrieval augmented generation system for Clinical trial system users, worldwide) 
Trainee (Strengthening Quality & Knowledge management of the Agency's scientific committees) 
Trainee (therapies for cardiovascular diseases) 
Trainee (Vaccines Outreach Group / stakeholders listening) 
Trainee (Focus on sustainability of network operation (BWP/QWP) and risk-based approaches) 
Trainee (Clinical trials methodology and analytics for regulatory decisions) 
Trainee (Transparency and publication) 
Trainee (Veterinary Pharmacovigilance) 
Trainee (Accelerating Innovation, Optimizing Regulation, Strengthening Global Leadership) 
Trainee (Regulatory science considerations and conclusions in assessments of new medicines) 
Trainee (new initiatives on activities related to strengthening innovation in the EU) 
Trainees (Process Documentation) 
Trainee (Optimising assessments in the context of referral procedures) 
Trainee (Research on psychostimulants' off-label use in paediatric and young adults patients) 
Trainee (Analysis of agreement on partial waivers - lessons learnt and impact analysis) 
Trainee (Relationship between study population, subgroup analyses & indication for cancer medicines) 
Trainee (Big Data curriculum on Genomics for the European Medicines Regulatory Network) 
Trainee (Enhancing data use and impact assessment to accelerate clinical trials in the EU) 
Trainee (Inspections Office) 
Trainee (International Collaboration in medicine shortages) 
 
 
What do we offer: 
A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October 2025 - 31 July 2026) 
Stipend: €1,942.19 net per month 
Mentorship 
Career guidance and development 
Social activities: Engage in various social activities to build connections and enjoy your time at EMA. 
2 days of remote work per week 
20 days of paid leaves 
A community and network of trainees from all over the European Union 
 
More information regarding the traineeship program can be found on our Careers website through this link: https://careers.ema.europa.eu/content/Traineeship/?locale=en_GB Traineeship (europa.eu) 

Would you like to know what are the requirements to apply to a traineeship at EMA? How is the selection process? What to expect if you are selected? 
Do not miss the informative session on the 14th of April 2025.