SwitzerlandCERN Summer Student Programme 2027 offers an on-site summer placement at CERN in Geneva where students join technical or scientific teams, contribute to projects, and attend lectures by world-leading scientists.
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, hosting multidisciplinary teams in physics, engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields and promoting diversity, inclusion and collaboration.
CERN Summer Student Programme Benefits
- Up to CHF 94 per calendar day subsistence allowance (tax free).
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (contribution deducted from allowance).
- Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN depending on individual circumstances.
- An extensive physics lecture programme and IT lectures organized by Openlab.
- Assistance to find accommodation on the CERN site or nearby.
- Contract duration listed as 2 months in Additional Information.
- Weekly working hours of 40.
- Fully onsite placement.
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CERN Summer Student Programme Eligibility Criteria
- You are a Bachelor’s or Master’s student (not a PhD candidate).
- You have completed at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) of full-time university studies in the required field by the start of the summer.
- You have not worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status and have not previously participated in the Summer Student Programme.
- You have a good knowledge of English.
- You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your summer at CERN (between June and the end of September, depending on the contract duration).
- Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
- If you are a national of Canada, Japan or United States, you must also apply via the respective websites listed by CERN.
How to Apply for CERN Summer Student Programme
- Prepare required documents in English or French as specified on the application (CV, academic reference letter dated less than 12 months, official academic transcript, certificate of enrolment, any relevant documents)
- Submit your application and upload clearly labelled PDF documents via CERN’s online application portal
- If you are a national of Canada, Japan or United States, apply via the respective national websites linked by CERN
- Use the ‘I’m interested’ / online application button on the CERN careers site to start your application
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Thursday, 21 January 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are frequently asked questions about the CERN Summer Student Programme 2027. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, required documents, and how to apply.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline of CERN Summer Student Programme is 21 January 2027 (valid through metadata shows 2027-01-21, Additional Information lists 21/01/27 at 23:59 Geneva time).
Who can apply for the programme?
Bachelor’s and Master’s students (not PhD candidates) of any nationality who have completed at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) by the start of the summer can apply.
How much is the daily allowance?
The subsistence allowance is up to CHF 94 per calendar day (tax free).
Is health insurance provided?
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme is provided, with the contribution already deducted from the allowance.
Are travel expenses covered?
Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN are provided depending on individual circumstances.
What is the contract duration and working hours?
Additional Information lists a contract duration of 2 months and weekly hours of 40, with an ideal start date of 14/6/27.
Is the placement onsite or remote?
The job listing specifies the placement is fully onsite.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants must provide a CV, an academic reference letter dated less than 12 months, an official academic transcript, a certificate of enrolment covering the full internship period, and any relevant documents.
Can previous CERN workers or past summer students apply?
You must not have worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status and must not have previously participated in the Summer Student Programme.
Where do I apply?
Apply via CERN’s online careers site and the application portal linked on careers.cern; nationals of Canada, Japan or the USA must also apply via the respective national websites listed by CERN.
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