Internship Programs at the Municipality of Lisbon

Program Overview

The Municipality of Lisbon’s internship program operates under the Lisbon Municipality Internship Regulation (REML) and offers three distinct types of internships, each serving different educational and professional development purposes.

Types of Internships

Professional Training Internships (EFP)

These internships are designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. They serve multiple important purposes:

• Support the transition from qualification systems to the job market
• Enhance and refine previously acquired skills through practical workplace experience
• Facilitate job placement for young people
• Aid in professional reconversion for unemployed individuals
• Combine theoretical training with hands-on workplace experience

Professional Qualification Internships (EH)

These specialized internships are created for those seeking professional certification in regulated fields:

• Fulfill additional specific requirements for professional titles
• Comply with Professional Orders or Public Professional Association requirements
• Align with municipal strategic objectives
• Subject to municipal service availability to host interns

Curricular Internships (EC)

These are mandatory internships required for completing professional or higher education courses. They provide essential practical experience within the academic curriculum.

Duration and Conditions

• Maximum duration of 12 months for standard internships
• Different conditions apply for professional enhancement internships outside the REML framework

Professional Enhancement Internships

These special internships operate outside the standard municipal regulation and offer:

• Real-world work experience
• Professional learning opportunities
• Maximum duration of 3 months

Key Requirements

1. Personal accident insurance coverage (mandatory)
2. Municipal service approval of proposed internship project
3. Duration agreement between parties (max 3 months)
4. Supervision by an assigned municipal tutor (preferably from the same field)
5. Non-remunerated position with no future employment guarantees
6. Flexible scheduling without standard working hours
7. Work arrangements determined by intern and supervisor agreement

Rights and Responsibilities

Intern Rights

• Receive an official internship certificate upon completion
• Access to municipal cafeterias
• Participate in professional training activities during the internship period

Intern Obligations

• Maintain professional conduct and respect
• Preserve confidentiality of information accessed during internship

Application Process

Submission Methods

1. Email: [email protected] (Director of Development and Training Department)
2. Mail: Development and Training Department Rua António Patrício, n.º 26, 2.º andar 1700-049 Lisboa
3. In Person: Same address as mail (near Entrecampos/Av. EUA) Phone: 218 174 050 Hours: 9:00 – 13:00

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be either:

1. Portuguese nationals
2. EU citizens with:
   • Recognized academic degrees
   • Valid residency rights
3. Non-EU nationals with:
   • Recognized academic qualifications from national educational institutions
   • Valid Portuguese residency permit

Application Notes

• Applications remain valid for one year in the municipal database
• Generally limited to one application per candidate
• Exception: Multiple applications allowed for curricular internships if candidate holds multiple degrees

International Internships – Erasmus+

The Municipality of Lisbon participates in the Erasmus+ mobility program, which has been operating since 1987. As a partner in the Erasmus Al Sud Consortium since 2011, the municipality:

• Facilitates international student mobility
• Helps contextualize academic knowledge through practical experience
• Participates in a network including universities from Algarve, Évora, and Lisboa
• Supports both learning mobility and staff training opportunities
• Contributes to international cooperation and network building

This comprehensive internship program demonstrates Lisbon Municipality’s commitment to professional development, education, and international cooperation, offering various pathways for both local and international participants to gain valuable work experience.

The source of the the information is on official website of Lisbon municipality in this page.