Traineeships at the Diplomatic Representations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

II Call for Applications 2026

Carefully read this page and the II Call for Applications 2026 

The call for selection has been published for 383 curricular traineeships at the following types of MAECI Offices: Embassies, Permanent Representations to the OO.II., Consulates, Delegations and Italian Cultural Institutes (IICs).

Internship period: 14 September - 14 December 2026

Please note:some internships may only be carried out remotely. The mode of performance is indicated in a specific column in the list of offers and is also indicated in the code of each offer (to be included in the application), with the wording "PRESENCE" or "DISTANCE". 

In the event that the traineeship is carried out in flexible distance mode, reimbursement of expenses for the months concerned will not be granted.
The internship offer and its modalities may be subject to change during and after the publication of the call for applications.

Applicants

Please read carefully the Il Bando 2026 and check whether you meet the requirements for participation.

Please note: the call is reserved for students with Italian citizenship.

Caution - compatibility with the course of study

Bearing in mind that the call for applications indicates that at least 3 CFUs must be recognised for the activity carried out, before submitting the application, candidates are required to check with their course of study that the activities envisaged by the work placement are compatible and consistent with their study plan and with other current training experiences.

Application modalities and deadline

Applicants may submit their applications exclusively online in accordance with the deadlines and modalities envisaged by the Fondazione CRUI

Please read and scrupulously follow the "Application modalities" section of the Announcement.

Student status must be possessed at the time of application and maintained throughout the duration of the placement, under penalty of exclusion.

Applications with errors/omissions will be excluded. 

Application deadline: 5 pm.00 on 18 May 2026

English language proficiency

The candidate will be deemed to have adequate knowledge ofEnglish at level B2 of the CEFR if:

• has obtained one of the certifications issued by an Institution recognised by AICLU  . The CRUI Foundation also accepts C2 certifications from Cambridge and Trinity College, which are not on the list
• is in possession of the English Language Certificate issued by the Language Centre of the University of Genoa, which declares a level of knowledge equal to or higher than B2
• is a student at the University of Genoa and has taken an English language examination the passing of which demonstrates a level of proficiency equal to or higher than B2

Candidates who do not meet any of the conditions listed above must demonstrate the required language proficiency by passing an appropriate test. The test will take place on 20 May at 11:00 a.m. in the Poli Lecture Room (formerly CLAT) - Albergo dei Poveri. Candidates who are required to take the test will be notified by email to the address indicated on their application. Not appearing for the test will be considered as renouncing the application to the Programme, whatever the cause. Candidates who demonstrate through the test a level of English language knowledge below the required level will not be admitted to the next selection phase.

Attention:Candidates who are required to take the English language proficiency test must include the following information in their online application:

• SECTION "Curriculum Vitae" - SHEET "Languages"
• Inglese
• Livello di conoscenza: Intermediate
• Certification/Examination or University Eligibility: YES'
• Certifying body: Università degli Studi di Genova
• Level achieved: B2
• Achieved year: 2026

Verification of participation requirements

The University of Genoa must verify the possession of the participation requirements declared by the candidates. Applications that do not meet all the requirements of the call and/or incorrect/incomplete applications will not be validated and, therefore, will not be admitted to the final selection phase.

Duration of the traineeship

The traineeship has a duration of 3 months that can be extended by 1.

Financial support (not provided for internships carried out remotely)

The internship provides:

1. a monthly flat-rate reimbursement of expenses incurred, in the amount as follows:

   • €700 with ISEEU ≤ 13.000 euros
   • € 630 with ISEEU ≤ 13.000 < ISEEU ≤ 21,000
   • € 560 with 21,000 < ISEEU ≤ 26.000
   • € 490 with 26.000 < ISEEU ≤ 30.000
   • € 450 with 30.000 < ISEEU ≤ 40.000
   • €420 with 40,000 < ISEEU

   The contribution will be paid in two instalments, the first, equal to 50% of the total amount envisaged for a 3-month internship, following the start of the internship; the second, as the balance, following the conclusion of the internship. In the event of interruption of the placement, the student is in any case entitled to reimbursement of expenses as set out under 'Reimbursement of expenses', for the period in which the placement is actually carried out. Recognition of CFUs is commensurate with the number of days the internship was actually carried out.

2. The University of Genoa has also decided to provide an additional lump-sum contribution, in favour of University of Genoa students who have regularly carried out the internship and whose ISEEU value does not exceed € 65.000, of an amount as follows:
   • € 1.500 with ISEEU ≤ 10,000
   • € 1,000 with 10,000 < ISEEU ≤ 25,000
   • €   800 with 25,000 < ISEEU ≤ 50.000
   • €   600 with 50,000 < ISEEU ≤ 65,000

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