Internship Campaign 2026

The eu-LISA Internship Campaign 2026 offers young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experts from across Europe and contribute to meaningful work supporting cooperation in the areas of border management, migration, security and justice.

Each year, eu-LISA welcomes talented young people from across Europe to join its teams and gain practical experience in an international EU environment.

Opportunities across IT and corporate functions

The 2026 internship campaign is organised in two complementary waves, covering both technical and corporate profiles.

1. The first wave focuses on IT profiles, offering opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity, software development, IT infrastructure, data analysis and other technical fields supporting the development and operation of large-scale EU information systems.
2. The second wave focuses on corporate functions, offering internships in areas including data protection, legal affairs, security policy and coordination, governance and stakeholder management, communications, analysis and statistics, facilities management, budget and finance, procurement, contract management and human resources.

Together, these opportunities allow young professionals to explore different professional paths within an EU agency while gaining valuable experience in a multicultural environment.

Dedicated opportunity for Danish nationals

As part of the corporate functions wave, eu-LISA has also launched a specific internship call for Danish nationals in Governance and Stakeholder Management, based at the Agency’s headquarters in Tallinn.

The position supports the work of the Management Board Secretariat and policy teams, contributing to stakeholder relations, governance coordination and cooperation with EU institutions and agencies. The call aims to encourage applications from Danish nationals in order to improve the geographical balance of nationalities within the Agency while maintaining a fully merit-based selection process. 

Internship locations and conditions

Internships are offered across eu-LISA’s locations in Tallinn (Estonia), Strasbourg (France) and Brussels (Belgium).

All internships are full-time placements for six months, with the possibility of extension up to twelve months, and follow hybrid working arrangements, with relocation to the place of assignment required.

The targeted starting date is 1 October 2026.

Monthly grants depend on the location:

Who can apply

The internship programme is aimed at recent graduates and early-career professionals who have completed at least three years of higher education in a relevant field.

We are looking for motivated candidates with strong English skills who are curious, proactive and interested in gaining experience in the EU professional environment.

Application deadlines

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the eu-LISA eRecruitment platform.

• IT internship calls: deadline 30 April 2026
• Corporate functions internships: deadline 20 April 2026

Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.

Discover eu-LISA’s work

Interested in learning more about what we do? Explore eu-LISA’s activities and discover how the Agency supports the development and operation of large-scale IT systems used across the European Union.

Hear from our interns

To learn more about the internship experience, watch the testimonials of current and former interns, who share their insights about working at eu-LISA.

Life in Tallinn and Strasbourg

Interning at eu-LISA also means experiencing life in two vibrant European cities.

Discover what it is like to live and work in Tallinn and Strasbourg, eu-LISA’s main locations, and learn more about the international environment in which our teams operate.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to take your first professional steps in the EU environment, explore the open calls and submit your application through the eu-LISA eRecruitment platform.