The CERN Technical Studentship gives students in applied sciences, computing and engineering the opportunity to gain practical experience through real technical projects. Current 2027-1 vacancies are based in Geneva, Switzerland, with an ideal start date of 1 April 2027. Placements last from four to 12 months and include a monthly net allowance of CHF 3,486.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: Technical Studentship
Host: CERN
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Format: Fully onsite
Duration: 4 to 12 months
Ideal Start Date: 01/04/2027
Monthly Net Allowance: CHF 3,486
Application Deadline: Before 16/10/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)
About the CERN Technical Studentship
The Technical Studentship is designed for students who want to apply their academic knowledge to practical work in a scientific and technical environment. Participants contribute to real CERN projects while working alongside scientists, engineers and technical professionals.
The programme covers students in applied sciences, computing and engineering. Current 2027-1 listings include opportunities across several technical fields.
Current Technical Studentship Fields
The current vacancies listed by CERN include:
• Applied Physics
• General and Civil Engineering
• IT, Mathematics and Robotics
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Material and Surface Science
• Mechanical Engineering
Depending on the selected field, students may contribute to activities such as instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, software, robotics, engineering design, testing, manufacturing, construction-related work, or materials characterisation.
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What CERN Provides
CERN confirms the following conditions and benefits for Technical Students:
✓ Monthly net allowance of CHF 3,486
✓ Comprehensive CERN health insurance coverage, with the contribution deducted automatically from the allowance
✓ Family supplement to the subsistence allowance, depending on individual circumstances
✓ Travel expenses to Geneva when joining CERN, depending on individual circumstances
✓ 30 days of paid leave per year
✓ Two weeks of annual closure
✓ Contract lasting between four and 12 months
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must satisfy CERN’s Technical Studentship eligibility requirements.
• Be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
• Have completed at least 18 months, or three semesters, of studies in the relevant field by the time of selection.
• Remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the studentship.
• Have good knowledge of English or French.
• PhD students and PhD holders are not eligible.
CERN currently states that applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals cannot be considered because the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
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Required Application Documents
Applicants need a CV prepared in English or French.
CERN also allows candidates to include:
• Academic reference letter — optional
• Academic transcript — optional
• Any other document considered relevant to the application
Recruitment Process
The CERN Technical Studentship recruitment process begins with an online application for the relevant vacancy.
Applicants should:
• Select the Technical Studentship vacancy that matches their field.
• Prepare a CV in English or French.
• Complete the online application before the stated deadline.
• Add the optional academic reference letter and transcript if desired.
After submission, CERN reviews the application. Candidates may then be invited to an online interview with the relevant hiring manager or managers.
Successful candidates receive an offer and proceed to the onboarding stage after accepting it.
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Application Deadline
Current CERN Technical Studentship 2027-1 vacancy pages state the application deadline as:
Before 16/10/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)
The current listings also indicate an ideal start date of 01/04/2027 and a contract duration of four to 12 months.
Apply Here
Review the available Technical Studentship vacancies and follow the application instructions for your selected field on the official CERN programme page.
