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.
More information about EPRS is available here:
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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 European Added Value (EAVA) Unit analyses the potential benefit (in particular economic impacts) of future action by the European Union. We assess where greater efficiency or a collective public good could be achieved through common action at European level, and we also identify the added value of existing EU policies in practice.
In our daily work we basically answer two questions: What has the EU done for you? And what else could the EU do for you?
Our independent quantitative as well as qualitative analysis of potential gains from EU action supports the work of the European Parliament committees. In doing so, we aim to contribute data, facts and figures to a positive and constructive narrative about the future of the European Union.
Our research results in a range of publications, including Cost of Non-Europe Reports, EU Added Value Assessments and EU in Action briefings. Some of these are also presented in committee meetings or at public events. The Unit works for the European Parliament's committees, liaising closely with them, providing advise, and ensuring that our products and services respond to their specific needs.
Your tasks
As trainee, you will be actively involved in our work to identify both the benefits and the costs of action at EU level across different policy areas.
The Unit deals with a broad range of issues, from economic to social matters; from digital to energy; from justice and home affairs to robotics and artificial intelligence; from environmental policy to gender issues and the rule of law.
- You will be asked to conduct economic analyses and data collection;
- Assist colleagues working on statistical tools;
- And provide economic literature reviews, comparative analyses, cost estimations and added value assessments in policy areas that may benefit from further joint action at EU level.
You are
Ideally an economist or someone:
- With a strong economic background, able to conduct research, collect and analyse data, and monitor economic trends across a wide range of issues;
- Familiar with European policies and recent developments;
- Able to use a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with strong writing skills, particularly in English.
We look forward to reading your genuine application letter (not AI-generated).
You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.
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.
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