EU Policy Trainee

The EuroTech Universities Alliance is looking for an enthusiastic EU policy trainee for a 4-6-month paid internship in our Brussels office, starting between mid-November and early January.

As a EuroTech EU policy trainee, you will work closely with our Brussels team and gain hands-on knowledge and experience in EU Research and Innovation policy as well as exposure to advanced technology fields.

The deadline for applications is 3 November 2025.

About EuroTech

Established in 2011, the EuroTech Universities Alliance brings together Europe’s most innovative and enterprising universities of science & technology. United by a shared commitment to excellence and societal impact, we focus on research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and education to find solutions to the pressing challenges facing our economy and society.

Through tight and trust-based collaboration, we actively contribute to shape policy outcomes and jointly foster impact. Guided by our common values of academic freedom, diversity and inclusion, integrity and responsibility, and the promotion of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, we aim to:

• Conduct world-class research and innovation that makes a major contribution to addressing the grand societal and industrial challenges of our time;

• Educate the brightest global talents in science and technology to become innovators and change agents for society and industry.

Our Brussels’ office team plays a central role in delivering the EuroTech 2030 Strategy, mainly by:

• implementing strategic collaboration programmes between our member universities on topics such as start-up incubation, research and technology infrastructures, research funding and researchers’ mobility, etc.;

• coordinating our activities and science-for-policy advise in key research and technology areas such as AI and robotics, semiconductors, photonics and quantum, advanced materials, energy systems and biotech;

• monitoring and analysing policy developments, managing working groups of experts from our universities, preparing briefings and reports, contributing to externally-funded research projects in strategic policy fields, etc.;

• managing and strengthening relationships with EU institutions, key stakeholders, and relevant organisations across the R&I stakeholder communities, mainly through the organisation and participation in events, workshops and meetings.

About the role

Tasks:

• Monitor European and international developments in research, innovation, and education policy in areas of strategic relevance to the Alliance;

• Contribute to the Alliance’s strategic communications by drafting content for the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases;

• Support the coordination, organisation, and preparation of meetings for selected working groups and strategic research and technology areas;

• Assist in the organisation of events and workshops hosted by the Alliance;

• Attend external events and workshops on behalf of the Alliance and prepare briefing materials and background notes to support the participation of Alliance speakers;

• Support the development and implementation of a sustainability plan for the Brussels office.

Your profile:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (obtained or currently being pursued);

• An interest in EU research & innovation and education policy, with specific interest in science and technology fields;

• A first experience in a similar role or eagerness to build on relevant academic or profesional exposure is considered an advantage;

• Good interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset, with the ability to engage effectively with others and work as an integral part of a team;

• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills with willingness to learn and grow in a stimulating environment;

• Good organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a problem-solving approach;

• Proficiency in IT tools, including Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel); familiarity with WordPress and e-mail marketing systems like Mailchimp is an asset;

• Excellent command of spoken and written English;

• Legal entitlement to work in the European Union.

Our offer

• A dynamic, stimulating, and international work environment within an engaged and multicultural team, with ample opportunities for learning and professional development;

• A paid internship based in Brussels, lasting 4 to 6 months, under a Belgian CIP contract (Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle).

Application process

Applications (CV and cover letter), must be submitted by 3 November 2025, in one pdf-file to the attention of:

Sophie Viscido
EuroTech Universities Alliance Secretary General
recruitment@eurotech-universities.eu
with the subject line: "EU Policy Trainee Application"

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. We envisage the successful candidate joining our team in November 2025, although the starting date can be discussed.

As part of your application, you provide personal data to the EuroTech Universities Alliance. Please view our privacy policy on collecting and processing personal data in the course of the application process pursuant to Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR) at https://eurotech-universities.eu/privacy-and-cookies-policy/. By submitting your application, you confirm to have read and understood the data protection information provided by EuroTech.