European University Institute Traineeship — Human Resources Strategy and EDI European University Institute
· Human Resources Service / HR Strategy / Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Apply by 09 Nov 2026 About This Opportunity The European University Institute is offering a 12-month paid traineeship in Florence supporting HR Strategy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work, including events, research, data analysis, training and the annual EDI report. About the Opportunity This remunerated traineeship is based at the European University Institute in Florence and supports HR Strategy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work linked to the Office of the Provosts. What You Will Work On The trainee can help organize EDI events and campaigns, conduct research and data analysis, support training, contribute to the annual EDI report and assist committees or working groups. The role can also include awareness material, podcast-related content and records management. Qualifications and Technical Background Applicants need a completed first-cycle university degree and should normally have obtained the diploma no more than three years before the deadline unless continuing further studies. English at B2 or above plus satisfactory knowledge of another EU language is required. Relevant EDI interest may come from study, training, research, volunteering or professional activity. Compensation and Working Arrangements The placement is full-time, Monday to Friday, eight hours per day, for 12 months in Florence, with planned start on 1 February 2027. The grant is EUR 1,540 per month. Eligible trainees from outside Florence may receive travel-cost reimbursement and have access to EUI facilities and subsidized meals.



Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For This traineeship may suit recent graduates interested in people policy, institutional equality work or evidence-based HR strategy rather than recruitment or payroll administration. Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable The role is a full-time 12-month commitment in Florence and is tied to formal nationality, degree-recency and language rules. Candidates seeking a narrow HR analytics or corporate talent-acquisition role may find the EDI focus different. Overall Opportunity Assessment This is a distinctive HR/EDI traineeship with a clear institutional mission, defined grant and enough duration to contribute to substantive projects. equality diversity inclusion HR strategy data analysis institutional policy Florence Level Entry Time Commitment Full-time Employment Type Traineeship Contract Duration 12 months Hours per Week 40 Organization Type University Responsibilities
- Support EDI events and campaigns
- Conduct research and data analysis
- Support training and annual EDI reporting
- Assist committees and awareness initiatives Funding & Compensation Amount EUR 1,540 / Per Month Funding Type Stipend Funding Status Paid Period Per Month Monthly grant Travel-expense reimbursement for eligible trainees from outside Florence Access to subsidized canteen/lunch arrangements Access to EUI facilities and training opportunities Requirements Education Completed first-cycle university degree; diploma normally obtained no more than three years before the deadline unless the applicant is in further study. Experience Technical Skills General Skills Research Data analysis Event coordination Report preparation Training support Records management Soft Skills Languages
- English
· CEFR B2
· required Programme nationality, degree-recency and language rules apply as stated in the official EUI traineeship call.

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