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CERN Technical Student Programme 2027 in Switzerland (Paid, 4 to 12 Months)
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Program Overview
CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, takes students in applied physics, engineering and computing for a paid training placement of 4 to 12 months. Technical students receive a monthly net allowance of 3,486 Swiss francs and are covered by the CERN health insurance scheme.
Check the nationality rule before you apply. You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, and CERN states that it currently cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, because the ceiling under their membership agreements has been reached.
The 2027-1 round closes on 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time, and the ideal start date is 1 April 2027. You only need a CV to apply. A reference letter and a transcript are optional. This page was last checked against the CERN careers website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
Switzerland
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Nationals of CERN Member States and Associate Member States (Pakistani nationals currently cannot be considered)
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Open now. Ideal start date: 1 April 2027
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly net allowance of 3,486 Swiss francs
CERN health insurance (your contribution is deducted from the allowance)
Family supplement, depending on your circumstances
Travel expenses to Geneva when you join, depending on your circumstances
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks of annual closure
Eligibility Criteria
- National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State
- CERN currently cannot consider Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals
- At least 18 months (3 semesters) of studies completed in your field at the time of selection
- PhD students and PhD holders are not eligible
- You stay enrolled as a full-time student during the placement
- Good knowledge of English or French
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
CV in English or French (required)
Academic reference letter (optional)
Academic transcript (optional)
Any other document you think is relevant to your application (optional)
How to Apply
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Check the nationality and study rules first
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On the CERN careers site, open the 2027-1 Technical Studentship vacancy for your field: applied physics; material and surface science; general and civil engineering; IT, mathematics and robotics; electrical or electronics engineering; or mechanical engineering
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Click Apply now and complete the online application. CERN says to allow about 15 minutes
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Upload your CV, plus a reference letter and transcript if you have them
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Submit before 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time
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CERN reviews applications and may invite you to an online interview with the hiring manager
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
CERN asks for a good knowledge of English or French. The programme page does not name a required test. Rules can change, so confirm the current requirement on the official website.
The official deadline is 10/16/2026. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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