Ex-Post Evaluation Unit

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.  

More information about EPRS is available here:

• https://youtu.be/sMBLKXKhOhE?si=W7_bKixnb382sEq4
• https://epthinktank.eu/2025/04/07/apply-for-a-robert-schuman-traineeship-in-the-eprs/

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 Ex-Post Evaluation Unit supports Parliament's evidence-based policymaking, by providing parliamentary committees with research, analysis and studies of the practical operation of existing EU legislation. These publications are mostly done at the direct request of the parliamentary committees, for example, when they prepare own-initiative implementation reports. The Unit's work draws on available input from other EU institutions, from national governments and parliaments, and from any other external consultation and outreach activities.  

You will assist the unit with all relevant aspects of its ex-post evaluation work, including carrying out ground research and attending and reporting from parliamentary committee meetings.   

You should be interested in:                  

• Deepening your knowledge on the EU, its policies and legislation;
• Analytical work;  
• Participation in various (mainly parliamentary) meetings and preparing short reports from them;
• Working in an international and multicultural environment.     

• Have general knowledge of the functioning of the EU and its institutions;  
• Have general knowledge of the EU policies and, in particular, the EU legislation;  
• Know-how to find and critically select information;
• Be able to write short and clear information from substantial and sometimes voluminous documents;  
• Have attention to details;
• Be able to work in English language, ideally also a passive knowledge of French.        

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.