The prestigious CERN Administrative Student Programme 2027 offers an incredible opportunity for students in administration-related fields to gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading scientific organizations.
Based in Meyrin, this programme allows students to work behind the scenes in a global research environment while developing practical administrative skills.
Program Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Host Organisation: CERN
- Programme Location: Meyrin
- Programme Duration: 2–12 Months
- Programme Type: Highly Paid Student Programme
- Start Date: January 2027 (Expected)
Program Details
The CERN student programme is designed for undergraduate and master’s students whose degree requires an internship. Participants will engage in real-world administrative tasks, contributing to impactful projects while building valuable experience for their future careers.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic students eager to grow professionally on an international platform.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Students receive a contract with CERN for a period of 2 to 12 months
- A tax-free monthly allowance of 3,486 Swiss Francs
- Travel expenses to Geneva may be covered, depending on circumstances
- Family supplement available for married students or those with children
- Comprehensive health insurance (cost deducted from allowance)
- Up to 30 days of paid leave per year
- Additional two weeks of annual closure
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program:
- Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State
- Must have completed at least 18 months (3 semesters) of study
- Must be studying in an administrative or related field such as:
- Administration
- Communication
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Law
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Must be available for 2 to 12 months
- Must remain a full-time student throughout the programme
- Must have a good knowledge of English or French
- PhD students or graduates are not eligible
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English or French
- Any additional supporting documents
- Academic reference letter (optional)
- Academic transcript (optional)
How to Apply
To apply for this program:
- Visit the official CERN website and click on the “I’m interested” button
- Sign in using platforms like LinkedIn, Smartprofile, or Indeed
- Upload your CV/resume
- Fill in your accurate personal details
- Provide academic background and work experience
- Write a strong motivational message to the hiring manager
- Clearly complete the Education and Experience sections
- Prepare your answers in advance (Word/Notepad) due to time limits
- Submit separate applications if applying for multiple roles
Application Deadline
- 30 June 2026 (23:59 Geneva time)
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