CERN Short-Term Internship Programme in Switzerland
Job Description
CERN Short-Term Internship Opportunity in Switzerland
The CERN Short-Term Internship Programme offers students the chance to gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s most prestigious scientific organizations. Internships last between 1 and 6 months and allow participants to work on real projects alongside experts from around the globe.
What the Programme Offers
- Duration: 1 to 6 months
- Monthly net allowance: CHF 1,593
- Work on real operational and research projects at CERN
- International and multicultural working environment
- Valuable experience to boost your CV and professional network
Fields of Work
Internships are available across a wide range of domains, including:
- Applied Physics
- Experimental & Theoretical Physics
- Software Engineering & IT
- Data Science & Data Analytics
- Electrical / Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Material and Surface Science
- Mathematics
- Health, Safety and Environment
- International Relations
- Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State (note: applications from certain nationalities may currently be restricted due to quota limits)
- You are pursuing a technical/administrative diploma, bachelor’s, or master’s degree
- You must remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the internship
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a good working knowledge of English or French
Recruitment Process
- Submit your online application with your CV (in English or French)
- Application review and possible online interview
- Job offer and onboarding if selected
How to Apply
- Visit the official CERN careers page and check the currently open short-term internship positions
- You can filter positions by field of work and apply directly through the CERN careers portal.
- This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience at CERN while receiving a monthly allowance and working in a world-class scientific environment.
