2026 Swedish Institute Paid Traineeships at Swedish companies abroad.

Introduction

The Swedish Institute is launching exclusive traineeships at Swedish companies in selected countries – an opportunity to grow professionally, expand your global network, and strengthen your future career. The Swedish Institute (SI) aims to offer more than access to world-class education – we strive to provide a comprehensive platform for building future leaders.

Purpose and Benefits

The purpose of the traineeships is to provide current and future alumni with the opportunity to put their academic knowledge into practice, develop their professional skills and create valuable contact with future employers and local Swedish business networks. The trainees will receive a monthly scholarship, and a travel grant is provided for those residing in Sweden.

Eligibility Criteria

You are welcome to apply if you meet all of the following criteria:

• You are an international student who will be completing your master’s degree in Sweden by summer 2026.
• You are a former international student who studied in Sweden and graduated in 2023 or later.
• You have a citizenship in one of the eligible programme countries.
• Your academic and professional profile matches the requirements listed for the traineeship position(s).
• You can undertake a full-time traineeship for up to 6 months, taking place between August 2026 and January 2027, and finishing no later than 31 January 2027.
• You can clearly describe how the traineeship connects to your academic background and future career ambitions.

Programme Countries

Citizens of the following countries are welcome to apply: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Vietnam.

Program Details

Each traineeship is structured to ensure meaningful professional growth. You will work on tasks and projects aligned with your academic field and long-term ambitions, giving you the chance to apply your Swedish education in a hands-on, international setting. Every trainee will have a designated supervisor, who will serve as your local support and your main point of contact with the Swedish Embassy and SI.

Scholarship Payments and Travel Grant

Monthly scholarship payments will be provided by SI. The exact amount varies depending on the country and follows the local traineeship level. All monthly payments will be disbursed in one transfer at the end of August or the beginning of September. Payments will be made to your bank account, preferably a Swedish one. You will also receive a one-time travel grant of 15,000 SEK. The travel grant is for those currently in Sweden, traveling back to their home country for the traineeship.

Accommodation

You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation during the traineeship. We recommend starting your planning as early as possible. SI cannot provide housing support.

Application Timeline

• Application period: 10 March – 23 April 2026
• May/June: Selection process and notification of the selected candidates
• August: Start of traineeship period
• January 2027: End of traineeship period
• February 2027: Send in traineeship report to SI

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: April 23rd, 2026