Applications are now open for the CERN Summer Student Programme 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland. This two month programme is for Bachelor’s and Master’s students studying Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Students from both CERN Member States and Non Member States can apply. Selected students receive a daily allowance of 94 CHF, health insurance and travel support to Geneva.
They also work on real projects and attend lectures by leading scientists. The programme is not described as fully funded, because accommodation and living costs are covered by the allowance. The official details do not mention any application fee, and the exact deadline should be confirmed on the official CERN careers page.
Key Details:
- Programme Type: Summer Student Programme
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Host Organisation: CERN
- Funding Type: Partially funded.
- Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
- Open to All Nationalities: Yes.
- Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
What This Scholarship Offers:
- A net subsistence allowance of 94 CHF for every calendar day.
- Health insurance through the CERN Health Insurance Scheme. The contribution is already deducted from your allowance.
- Travel expenses to Geneva when you join CERN, depending on your personal circumstances
- Hands on experience on a real technical or scientific project, which makes your CV stronger
- Visits to CERN’s unique facilities and the chance to join workshops and discussions
- Help finding accommodation on the CERN site or nearby
Students who are paid directly by a national funding agency must come to CERN with their own insurance coverage.
Also Check: Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) 2027
Eligibility Criteria:
- You are a Bachelor’s or Master’s student and not a PhD candidate
- You have completed at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) of full time university studies in the required field by the start of the summer
- You have not worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status
- You have never taken part in the CERN Summer Student Programme before
- You have a good knowledge of English
- You will stay enrolled as a full time student for the whole summer at CERN
Eligibility rules are strict, so check every point before you apply.
Programs Available:
Students from the following fields can apply:
- Physics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Other related fields
Also Check: Summer Undergraduate Research Programme in Switzerland (Fully Paid)
Required Documents:
Prepare these documents before you start your application:
- Your CV in English or French
- An academic reference letter in English or French
- Your enrolment certificate
- Your official transcripts in English or French
- Any other document you think is useful for your application
Also Check: Aalto University International Summer Research Programme 2027 in Finland
How to Apply:
- Visit the CERN careers website and search for the Summer Student Programme 2027.
- Check that you meet all the eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your CV in English or French. Keep it short and clear, ideally no more than two A4 pages.
- Collect your reference letter, enrolment certificate and official transcripts.
- Fill in the online application form completely and answer every question honestly.
- Upload all your documents and review everything carefully.
- Submit your application through the CERN careers site.
CERN only accepts complete applications submitted through its careers site. Applications sent by email, post or social media will not be considered.
Also Check: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Rockefeller University, USA
