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PEPAC - MISSIONS: Traineeships in the Portuguese Diplomatic Network

COMPETE 2030 — Programa Inovação e Transição Digital

In plain words

This call is aimed exclusively at the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fund professional traineeships for young graduates at Portuguese embassies and consulates worldwide.

You can use this support to:

✓Fund 12-month traineeship grants abroad
✓Pay meal allowances and Social Security charges
✓Cover international health, work accident, and personal accident insurance
✓Finance round-trip travel costs, visa expenses, and vaccines
✓Ensure initial training actions and the final evaluation seminar

Technical summary

This invitation-based call is aimed at the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SG-MNE) to fund the PEPAC-MISSIONS program. The program supports professional traineeships in Portuguese diplomatic missions abroad for qualified young NEETs under 30 years old residing in North, Centre, or Alentejo. The total budget is €3,500,000 from the ESF+, with a maximum co-financing rate of 85%. The funding covers traineeship grants, meal allowances, travel, insurance, and organizational costs. Applications are open from November 2, 2026, to January 7, 2027.

Support conditions

Type of support: Grant (non-repayable)
Maximum funding rate: 85%
Support per application: —
Total call budget: €3,500,000

Who it's for

Beneficiaries: Institution
Geographic scope: Regional
Regions: Norte, Centro, Alentejo
Sectors: No restriction stated
Personal conditions: Aged 15 to 29

This summary helps you identify the call, but it does not replace the official call and regulation. Always confirm every condition at the source before applying.