2026 EPA Summer Student Programme

Summary: 2026 Summer Student Programme is now open.

2026 EPA Summer Student Programme 

What the EPA Summer Student Placement Offers:
•    A 12‑week full-time placement, running from Tuesday 2nd June to Friday 21st August 2026
•    Opportunities to engage in practical, hands-on tasks relevant to their field of study
•    A defined project to complete during the placement, supported through regular check‑ins with a dedicated supervisor and mentor
•    Full on-site attendance is required for the duration of the placement
•    A weekly salary of €500.00 (paid monthly)
•    Five days of paid annual leave 

This programme is open to all current third level students who:  

• Are studying on an undergraduate course, having completed the second year of studies and returning to college in the Autumn;
• Or have completed an undergraduate degree and have applied to continue studying at postgraduate level (Masters, PhD).

To apply, submit this completed application form by email to recruitment@epa.ie before 4pm on Friday 27^th March 2026.

The following naming convention should be used:

• email subject heading: Summer Student PP
• application form: e.g. Summer Student PP Mary Smith

Closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 27^th March 2026 and late applications will not be considered.

Students will be notified of placements in May 2026.