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Summary

• Organisation: CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Programme: Technical Studentship
• Start: 2027, depending on the selected position
• Duration: 4–12 months
• Fields: Applied sciences, computing, engineering and related technical fields
• Monthly Net Allowance: CHF 3,486
• Health Insurance: Covered through CERN’s comprehensive scheme
• Travel: Travel expenses to Geneva may be covered, depending on circumstances
• Paid Leave: 30 days per year + 2-week annual closure
• Eligibility: Students who have completed at least 18 months (3 semesters) of university studies
• Study Status: Must remain enrolled as a full-time student
• Language: Good knowledge of English or French
• Application: Online through CERN Careers

About the Programme

CERN’s Technical Studentship gives university students in applied sciences, computing, engineering and related technical disciplines the opportunity to gain practical experience in one of the world’s leading scientific research environments.

Rather than being a classroom-based scholarship, the programme places students directly into real CERN projects. Participants work alongside scientists, engineers and technical specialists while applying knowledge gained from their university studies to practical challenges.

The available positions cover a broad range of technical fields, including applied physics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, computing, IT, mathematics, robotics, materials and surface science, and other areas connected to CERN’s scientific and technical work.

Students are normally offered contracts lasting between 4 and 12 months, depending on the position.

CERN’s current 2027 Technical Studentship vacancies include positions such as Applied Physics, IT/Mathematics & Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, General & Civil Engineering, and Material & Surface Science.

Scholarship Benefits

Although CERN describes this as a studentship rather than a traditional scholarship, selected students receive a substantial financial package.

Benefits include:

• CHF 3,486 net monthly allowance.
• 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.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• Two weeks of annual CERN closure.
• A contract lasting between 4 and 12 months.
• Hands-on experience working on real scientific and technical projects.
• Exposure to CERN’s international scientific and engineering community.

The exact position, start date and working arrangements depend on the individual vacancy.

Who Can Apply?

The general CERN Technical Studentship requirements state that applicants must:

• Be studying in an appropriate applied science, computing, engineering or related field.
• Have completed at least 18 months (3 semesters) of university studies in the relevant field at the time of selection.
• Remain enrolled as a full-time student during the studentship.
• Have a good knowledge of English or French.
• Be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, subject to CERN’s applicable nationality rules.
• Not hold a PhD.

Individual vacancies may have additional academic or technical requirements.

For example, current 2027 positions specify particular backgrounds such as Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Material & Surface Science, Mechanical Engineering, IT, Mathematics or Robotics.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Find a Suitable Technical Studentship

Visit the CERN Careers Technical Studentship page and examine the available vacancies.

Choose a position that matches your academic field and technical interests.

Step 2: Check the Specific Vacancy

Read the individual vacancy carefully because requirements, responsibilities and ideal start dates vary between positions.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

CERN requires a CV in English or French.

An academic reference letter and academic transcript can also be submitted and are listed as optional documents on the general programme page, while individual vacancies may specify additional documents.

Step 4: Submit Your Application Online

Complete the CERN online application before the deadline specified on the particular vacancy.

Step 5: Application Review and Interview

CERN reviews applications and may invite shortlisted candidates to an online interview with the relevant hiring managers.

Step 6: Offer and Onboarding

Successful candidates receive an offer. After accepting, CERN begins the onboarding process.

Important Deadline

There is no single universal deadline for every CERN Technical Studentship 2027 position.

Each vacancy has its own deadline.

For example, the current Technical Studentship – Material & Surface Science 2027-1 vacancy lists:

Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time

Its ideal start date is 1 April 2027, with a contract duration of 4–12 months.

Other Technical Studentship 2027 vacancies may have different deadlines and start dates. Applicants must therefore check the specific vacancy before applying.

Related Opportunities

1. CERN Doctoral Studentship — for students who have started or are about to start a doctoral programme at a university.

Official Application Link

Official CERN Technical Studentship Programme:

Current CERN Technical Studentship vacancies:

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

CERN Technical Studentship should not be confused with a conventional university scholarship.

It is a paid professional studentship that allows eligible university students to work on real CERN projects while continuing their academic development.

The financial package is one of the strongest features of the programme: selected students receive a CHF 3,486 net monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, paid leave and, depending on individual circumstances, travel expenses to Geneva and a family supplement.

However, eligibility is specific. You must have completed at least 18 months of university study, remain enrolled full-time throughout the studentship and meet the nationality requirements applicable to CERN’s Member and Associate Member States. PhD students and PhD holders are not eligible for the Technical Studentship.

Most importantly, there is no single 2027 deadline for the entire programme. Each technical vacancy has its own closing date. Applicants should therefore select their field, read the specific vacancy carefully and apply before that vacancy’s deadline.

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