Graduate Programmes at European Central Bank

“The ECB's Graduate Programme 2026 offers a two-year fixed-term contract in Frankfurt, Germany, starting September 1, 2026. It's open to EU nationals with a postgraduate degree, preferably a PhD, completed between February 1, 2024, and January 31, 2026. The programme offers a net monthly salary of EUR 4,982 plus benefits, two challenging one-year assignments, and the opportunity to prepare a project paper. Successful completion may lead to an extension and a career at the ECB.”

“The ECB's summer research graduate programme in honour of Ivan Jaccard is a full-time, 3-month PhD traineeship in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It offers a grant of EUR2,120 per month plus accommodation allowance. The programme focuses on monetary policy or financial research, requiring a master's degree, at least two years of PhD studies, advanced English, and intermediate knowledge of another EU language. Applicants must submit a research proposal and a list of PhD courses.”

“The ECB's Graduate Programme in Economics offers a two-year fixed-term contract starting September 2026, with a possible one-year extension. It's open to EU nationals with a postgraduate degree, preferably a PhD, completed between February 2024 and January 2026. The programme offers a monthly net salary of EUR4,869 plus benefits, full-time work in Frankfurt, Germany, and assignments in various business areas. Successful completion may lead to direct appointment as an Economist.”