Applications are now open for the CERN Short-Term Internship Program 2026 for undergraduate and master’s students seeking practical experience in a world-class scientific and technological environment.
The CERN Internship Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland for 1 to 6 months, with a monthly stipend of 1,587 Swiss Francs, travel support, health insurance, and valuable international work experience.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Category: Internships
- Eligible Countries: CERN Member and Associate Member States
- Reward: 1,587 Swiss Francs Monthly Stipend | Travel Allowance | Health Insurance | Paid Leave | International Work Experience
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The CERN Short-Term Internship Program 2026 is designed for undergraduate and master’s students in technical, scientific, engineering, computing, and administrative disciplines who wish to gain practical work experience while completing their studies.
The internship provides students with the opportunity to spend one to six months at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, where they will work alongside leading scientists, engineers, and professionals on cutting-edge projects.
Participants may undertake the internship as part of their academic training, industrial attachment, or final-year project, while gaining exposure to one of the world’s foremost research organizations.
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants studying in any of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Applied Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computing
- Information Technology (IT)
- Mathematics
- Robotics
- Instrumentation
- Materials Science
- Surface Science
- Radiation Protection
- Safety and Environmental Protection
- Surveying
- Ultra-High Vacuum
- Scientific Communication
- Translation
- Advanced Secretarial Studies
- Accounting
- Legal Services
- Human Resources
- Librarianship
- Logistics
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the CERN Short-Term Internship Program 2026, applicants must:
- Be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
- Be a full-time student pursuing a Technical/Administrative Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the internship period.
- Be studying in one of the eligible disciplines.
- Have good working proficiency in English and/or French.
- Please note that PhD students are not eligible for this programme.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Monthly allowance of 1,587 Swiss Francs (net of tax)
- Internship contract lasting 1 to 6 months
- Travel allowance
- Family supplement (where applicable)
- Comprehensive CERN health insurance
- 2.5 days of paid leave for each month of the internship
- Hands-on experience in a world-renowned research institution
- Networking and professional development opportunities
Required Documents
To apply for the CERN Short-Term Internship Program, applicants should prepare:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Most recent academic transcript
- Reference letter from a university professor (mandatory)
- Optional second reference letter from a previous internship
How to Apply
To apply for the CERN Short-Term Internship Program 2026:
- Visit the official CERN internship webpage.
- Select your preferred internship opportunity.
- Click “I’m Interested.”
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
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