Switzerland · Geneva
About this opportunity
Technical students work alongside CERN engineers, physicists and software developers on a real project. You need at least 18 months (3 semesters) of completed university studies, must stay a full-time student during the placement, and must not be a PhD student or holder. Good English or French is required.
Nationality matters: you must be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. CERN currently says nationals of Pakistan, Lithuania, Latvia, Cyprus, Croatia and Türkiye cannot be recruited to this programme because their Associate Membership quota has been reached — check the page before you apply.
Who can apply
National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State (quota exclusions apply), at least 3 semesters of university study, enrolled full-time, not a PhD student or holder.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Master's students
What the funding covers
CHF 3,486 per month
CHF 3,486 per month net (health insurance deducted); travel and family supplements may apply.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Partly covered / varies
- Accommodation Not separately covered
- Health insurance Covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV
- Cover or motivation letter
- Latest transcript
- Proof of current enrolment (if the program requires students)
- Referee contacts
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Watch careers.cern for the next Technical Student call and set a job alert.
- Apply online with your CV before the round deadline.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 4–12 months
Quick answers
Who can apply for CERN Technical Studentship?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Master's students. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is CERN Technical Studentship fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend. Amount: CHF 3,486 per month. Covers: stipend or salary, health insurance. Not separately covered: travel (partly), accommodation.
What is the deadline for CERN Technical Studentship?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does CERN Technical Studentship require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for CERN Technical Studentship?
Watch careers.cern for the next Technical Student call and set a job alert. Apply only on the official website (careers.cern). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- careers.cern
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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