The CERN Internship Program (Administrative Student Programme) is for undergraduates studying technical or administrative subjects who want to gain some real-world experience for a few months.
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time
Tell Me About The Award:
The CERN Administrative Student Programme 2027-1 offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in an international and multicultural environment at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
Students work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects and gain practical experience related to their field of study.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The programme is open to students studying:
- Administration
- Communication
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Law
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Related fields
Students studying STEM or engineering fields are not eligible for this position. CERN directs those students to consider its Technical Student Programme instead.
Type:
Student Programme / Practical Training
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be currently studying in Administration, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Logistics, Procurement or a related field.
- Have completed at least 18 months of study (3 semesters) in the relevant field at the time of selection.
- Be required or encouraged by their university to complete a practical training period.
- Remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the studentship.
- Be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
- Have a good knowledge of English or French.
- Be willing to develop their skills through practical, on-the-job learning.
PhD students and PhD holders are not eligible.
The source also states that CERN currently cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, because the applicable Associate Membership ceiling has been reached.
How Are Applicants Selected?
The supplied information does not provide detailed selection criteria.
Applicants may be expected to participate in a selection process after submitting their application. The source notes that applicants should remain reachable and have the required qualifications and documents.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, subject to the nationality restrictions stated above.
The supplied source does not provide the complete list of eligible CERN Member and Associate Member States.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
The position is fully onsite.
How Many Awards?
The source does not specify the number of positions available.
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
Successful students receive:
- CHF 3,486 per month, tax-free
- 30 days of paid leave per year
- Two weeks of annual closure
- Coverage under CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme, with the contribution automatically deducted from the allowance
- Family supplement to the subsistence allowance, depending on individual circumstances
- Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on individual circumstances
- Practical experience in an international and multicultural environment
- Opportunity to work on real projects and learn from experienced professionals
How Long Will the Award Last?
4 to 12 months
Ideal start date: 1 April 2027
Working hours: 40 hours per week
How to Apply:
Applicants will need to prepare:
- CV in English or French
- Any other relevant documents
- Academic reference letter — optional
- Academic transcript — optional
Applicants should submit their application through the CERN careers application system before the deadline.
