CERN Technical Student Programme 2026

Details

If you are an undergraduate or master's student in Applied Physics, Engineering, or Computing, this is your chance to spend up to a year at CERN, the birthplace of the World Wide Web and home to the Large Hadron Collider.

The CERN Technical Student Programme is not a typical internship; you will be working on real-world, high-impact projects alongside some of the greatest scientific minds on the planet. This program is designed to give you practical experience that perfectly complements your university studies.

Financial Support & Benefits

CERN provides an incredibly generous package to ensure you can live comfortably in Geneva:

• Stipend: A tax-free allowance of 3,452 Swiss Francs (CHF) per month.
• Travel Allowance: A lump sum paid to assist with your travel to and from Geneva.
• Family Supplement: Additional funding if you are married or have children.
• Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance provided by CERN.
• Leave: 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You must have completed at least 18 months of your undergraduate studies (Bachelor's or Master's) at the time of the next selection committee.
• You must remain registered as a full-time student at your university for the duration of the internship.
• You must have a good knowledge of English or French.