Who we are
The European Parliament's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS) provides comprehensive research and analytical support to the Members of the European Parliament, its parliamentary committees and the European Parliament as a whole. The EPRS philosophy is to provide independent, objective and authoritative information. More than 300 staff work in the DG's 25 units and services.
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Why choose a traineeship at DG EPRS?
'Empowering through knowledge' is the guiding principle of EPRS. As an EPRS trainee, you will be exposed to the core of the research and analysis process in the European Parliament. Surrounded by colleagues working on publications covering a wide range of EU policies, you will gain detailed knowledge of the EP's workings while honing your skills in your specific topic of interest. If you choose a traineeship in one of EPRS's library units, you will help the parliamentary community find the resources they need for their work.
The Economic Policies Unit of the Members' Research Service in DG EPRS - the European Parliament's in-House think tank - is a friendly and enthusiastic team. Our role is to support Members of the European Parliament in carrying out their parliamentary duties by providing high quality and objective analysis, information and research. The policy fields covered by our team are: Economic and Monetary Affairs, Employment and Social Affairs, Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Internal Market and Consumer Protection, Industry, Research and Energy.
Our unit responds directly to individual requests from MEPs and their staff, and we pro-actively write briefings and research notes on EU policies and legislative files. A traineeship at the Members' Research Service will allow you to deepen your specialised knowledge of EU policies and learn more about the whole European Parliament environment, having the possibility to see from the inside how Members of the EP carry out their functions.
Your tasks
The work carried out by trainees in our team entails the following tasks:
- Contribute to preparing answers for requests of information by MEPs;
- Contribute to the drafting of briefing notes and studies on subjects falling within the remit of the unit;
- Provide research support for information specialists and policy analysts in the unit using publicly available quantitative and qualitative sources;
- Take notes during meetings or at academic and think tank conferences;
- Support colleagues in organising internal or public events.
You are
We are looking for candidates with an interest in, and passion for, the following policy areas: Economic and Monetary Union, energy policy, and social policy at EU level.
- Candidates should hold or pursue a university degree, ideally at Master level, in the following fields: macro-economics, political science, international relations, history or philosophy;
- Candidates need to have strong research as well as drafting skills, and display an aptitude for autonomous work;
- They need to be able to process complex information and present it in a structured, accurate and user-friendly manner;
- Very good written English is a requirement;
- Flexibility, reliability and the willingness to work in a team are essential.
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