The CERN Internship Program is open to students looking for an opportunity to work in a unique environment at the cutting edge of technology.
This internship offers a monthly stipend of 1,577 Swiss Francs, access to a world-class working environment in Switzerland, and several networking and professional opportunities.
Internship Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Category: Internships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Training | $1842 Monthly Stipends | Health Insurance |
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Internship Details
The CERN Internship is open to undergraduates and postgraduates in Applied Physics, Engineering or Computing, looking for a practical training period or a place to complete their final project.
Applicants could spend 1 to 6 months at CERN during the course of their studies (Bachelor or Master’s).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this internship, applicants must:
- Be a full-time student (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have their main field of study in one of the following areas:
- Applied physics, computing, mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical or civil engineering, instrumentation, materials science, radiation protection, safety and environmental protection, surveying,
- Ultra-high vacuum, scientific communication. Or in administrative fields such as: translation, advanced secretarial work, accounting, legal services, human resources, librarianship, logistics.
- Be willing to remain a full-time registered student throughout the internship at CERN.
- Have good working proficiency in English and/ or French.
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants of this internship will receive:
- A contract of association from 1 to 6 months.
- An allowance of 1577 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
- A travel allowance.
- Depending on your personal circumstances, a supplement if you are married and/or have children.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
- 2 to 5 days of paid leave per month
Required Documents
To apply for this internship, applicants must prepare:
- Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your most recent academic transcript giving an overview of your marks (if you download it from your university portal please make sure there is no protection so that we can open it).
- A reference letter from your University Professor is mandatory. Should you have one from a previous internship you may add this as a second reference.
How to Apply
To apply for The CERN Internship Program:
- Visit the CERN website
- Select any of the available studentship opportunities and click on “I’m Interested”
- Fill out the application form and upload the required attachments.
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