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.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details