CERN Administrative Student Programme 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the CERN Administrative Student Programme 2026-1, a prestigious opportunity for undergraduate students in administrative fields to gain hands-on experience at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva. This programme is ideal for students pursuing disciplines such as translation, human resources, business administration, law, finance, and more.

It offers a fully funded internship lasting 2 to 12 months, with a monthly allowance of 3,472 Swiss Francs (net of tax), travel support, and comprehensive health insurance. Eligible applicants must be nationals of CERN Member or Associate Member States, have completed at least 18 months of undergraduate studies by February 2026, and remain full-time students during the internship. There is no application fee. The deadline to apply is November 16, 2025, at 23:59 CET. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Programme: CERN Administrative Student Programme 2026-1
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Duration: 2 to 12 months
• Fields: Translation, Human Resources, Business Administration, Logistics, Law, Finance, Accounting, Library and Information Science, Science Communication, Education, Audiovisual, Public Relations, Psychology, Audit, and more
• Funding: Fully funded (3,472 Swiss Francs/month, travel allowance, health insurance, possible supplementary allowances for married students or those with children)
• Application Deadline: November 16, 2025, at 23:59 CET
• Application Fee: None

About CERN

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a world-renowned center for scientific discovery. Based in Geneva, physicists and engineers at CERN use cutting-edge instruments to explore the fundamental particles of the universe, colliding them at near-light speeds to uncover the laws of nature. Diversity is a core value at CERN, shaping its mission since its founding. Learn more at home.cern.

Programme Overview

The CERN Administrative Student Programme offers undergraduate students in administrative fields a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a global leader in scientific research. Spend 2 to 12 months working on real projects at CERN’s Geneva headquarters, perfect for fulfilling internship requirements or completing your final project.

This programme is ideal for students seeking practical training in fields such as:

• Translation
• Human Resources
• Business Administration
• Logistics
• Law
• Finance and Accounting
• Library and Information Science
• Science Communication
• Education
• Audiovisual and Public Relations
• Psychology
• Audit
• And more!

Note: Students in STEM/engineering fields are not eligible for this programme but can apply for the CERN Technical Student Programme.

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Benefits

By joining CERN’s Administrative Student Programme, you’ll receive:

• A contract of association for 2 to 12 months.
• A monthly allowance of 3,472 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• A travel allowance to cover your journey to Geneva.
• Supplementary allowances (if applicable) for married students, those in registered partnerships, or with children.
• Comprehensive health insurance (contribution deducted from your allowance).
• 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

See also: Yenching Academy Scholarship in China (Fully Funded)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must:

• Be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• Have completed at least 18 months or 3 semesters of your undergraduate studies (Bachelor’s or Master’s) by February 2026.
• Remain a full-time student during the internship.
• Have a good knowledge of English or French.

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is open to all nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, which includes the following countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Brazil, Croatia, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Ukraine.

Want to study in Switzerland? Check this Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

How to Apply

To apply for the CERN Administrative Student Programme, you’ll need:

• A CV in English or French (PDF format).
• Optional: Academic transcripts or reference letters to strengthen your application.

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Application Deadline: November 16, 2025, at 23:59 CET.

Submit your application through CERN’s careers portal. Your application may be reviewed by national experts and a CERN panel between November 2025 and February 2026. You may be contacted for a phone or video interview during this period. Final decisions will be communicated by the end of February 2026.