Biomedical and veterinary sciences traineeship opportunities in the European Medicines Agency (October 2026)

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 2026 23:59 CET, with intake date (1st day of contract) 1 October 2026. 
 
 

 
This year’s opportunities include: 
Trainee (Environmental sustainability in the manufacturing of human medicines)  
Trainee (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Inspections under the New EU Legislation) 
Trainee (Improving the availability of information on the medicines for older people) 
Trainee (Refining regulatory intelligence on not-for-profit medicine developments) 
Trainee (Shape the Future: AI-Powered Clinical Trial Assessment) 
Trainee (Evolving Veterinary Division data analytics capabilities) 
Trainee (Innovation and Horizon Scanning) 
Trainee (Analysis of innovation in biopharmaceutical small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)) 
Trainee (Improving consistency of MRLs for substances used in both veterinary drugs and pesticides) 
Trainee (Evolving PMS data management, governance and data analytics capabilities) 
Trainee (International regulatory cooperation and global health) 
Trainee (In vitro diagnostics for AMR and health threats) 
Trainee (Optimising assessments in the context of referral procedures) 
Trainee (Implementation and impact analysis of the new Variation Classification Guidelines) 
Trainee (Development of a digital resource based on existing labelling guidance and data) 
Trainee (Streamlining non-clinical requirements for severe debilitating and life-threatening diseases) 
Trainee (Strengthening integrated quality & knowledge management of Agency's scientific committees) 
Trainee (Inclusion of elderly patients in pivotal clinical trials supporting cancer indications) 
Trainee (Voluntary Data Submission Pilot for New Approach Methodologies) 
Trainee (Pharmacokinetic studies of biosimilars in trial registries: retrieval and evaluation) 
Trainee (New tools in Pharmacovigilance) 
Trainee (Supply chain vulnerability assessment) 
Trainee (Mobile app development for veterinary antimicrobial use guidance) 
Trainee (Improving public access to Veterinary Medicines data) 
Trainee (Analysis of the New Pharmaceutical Legislation's impact on process documentation) 
Trainee (Implementation of the new pharma legislation for marketing authorisations and incentives) 
Trainee (Regulatory science communication and engagement) 
Trainee (Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiometabolic Therapies - Development and Innovation) 
Trainee (Database of centrally approved antibiotics and antifungals) 
 
 
 
 
What do we offer: 
A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October 2026 - 31 July 2027) 
Stipend: €2,049.77 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: EMA Careers - Traineeship   
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 2026.