Information Technology 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 Information Technology Unit of DG EPRS provides support to the DG staff on IT related matters, from the usage of IT tools to the hardware material. The unit has a team of project managers in charge of the implementation of new IT tools. Recently, the unit has developed a good knowledge of Cloud environments, Business Intelligence and data analysis. In addition, several developers provide the capabilities to react quickly to internal demands of development. The applications developed support the internal activities as well as the dissemination on Internet of research products.

The main activities of the unit are:   

• Manage the implementation of IT projects - analyse business needs;
• Manage the hands on of new IT applications including users guidance and communication aspects;
• Assure maintenance on IT applications specific to the DG;
• Provide IT support to EPRS staff;
• Manage the informatics park. 

Depending on whether your profile is more in communication or in project management, you will be involved in one or more of the following activities:    

• Contributing to the analysis of business requirements;
• Managing communication aspects of projects and IT tools; 
• Contributing to the management of IT Projects;
• Contributing to the adoption of new technologies;
• Developing guidance for users.

• You like the idea of participating in the activities of the unit, especially in the domain of communication; 
• You have a strong interest in Project Management and Business Analysis activities; 
• You are comfortable with the idea of having frequent meetings with colleagues and provide guidance on IT applications usage; 
• You are motivated to learn about how the DG works and makes use of digital tools.

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.