Paid European Work Experience for Lund University Students (2026–2027 Cycle)
Lund University in Sweden has opened applications for the Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant 2026, a mobility grant designed to support students seeking hands-on professional experience in another European country. Unlike a traditional degree scholarship, this grant funds practical training, professional placements, and research-related traineeships that strengthen employability and global competence.
Open to students of all nationalities, this opportunity allows Lund University students to carry out a traineeship during their studies—or immediately after graduation—within an Erasmus+ programme country.
What the Erasmus+ Traineeship Offers
This traineeship grant provides financial and academic support for practical, work-based experience abroad. Eligible traineeships may include:
- Professional placements
- Applied research or fieldwork
- Data or material collection for a degree project
- Training integrated into exchange studies
- Blended mobility combining physical and virtual components
Students may receive Erasmus+ funding multiple times, up to a total of 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD).
Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Overview
You are eligible if you:
- Are enrolled full-time at Lund University at the time of application
- Plan to undertake a traineeship in an Erasmus+ participating European country
- Seek practical, hands-on experience or data collection for a degree project
- Apply during your studies or before graduating for post-graduation traineeships
- Have not exceeded the 12-month mobility limit in your current study cycle
There are no nationality restrictions.
Not eligible for funding:
- Traineeships in Sweden
- Traineeships in your country of residence during studies
- Remote or commuting-based placements
- EU institutions, EU bodies, or agencies managing EU programmes
Application Timeline (2025–2026 Cycle)
Applications accepted during:
- 15 August – 8 December 2025
- 8 January – 7 June 2026
Your application must be submitted at least one month before the traineeship starts.
Applications cannot be submitted retroactively.
For post-graduation traineeships, you must apply before completing your degree.
Applications open: 8 January 2026
Where You Can Do Your Traineeship
A wide range of organisations qualify, including:
- Companies and startups
- NGOs and non-profits
- Laboratories and research institutes
- Universities (as long as the primary activity is training, not coursework)
Useful resources for finding placements:
- Lund University Career Hub
- ErasmusIntern.org
- EUGLOH Connect
- Lund students’ travel reports
How to Apply
- Create an account in the Erasmus Database
- Complete the traineeship grant application with detailed information
- Upload required documents, such as:
- Learning Agreement
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- Certificate of Registration (Ladok)
- Email erasmuspraktik@global.lu.se to notify completion
Each application must be written individually, even if multiple students apply to the same host.
Special note:
For traineeships in Denmark (Zealand), you must upload your rental agreement before starting the traineeship.
If You Are Awarded the Grant
Recipients will receive official confirmation and further instructions regarding:
- Mobility documentation
- Payment schedule
- Learning Agreement requirements
- Post-traineeship reporting
Students must live in the host country for the full duration; commuting or remote work is not permitted.
