CERN Short-Term Internship 2026

The CERN Short-Term Internship 2026 offers full-time students the opportunity to gain 1–6 months of practical experience at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. It is designed for students pursuing technical, engineering, scientific, or administrative studies who want hands-on experience in an international research environment. Selected interns receive a net monthly allowance of CHF 1,593. Applications are currently open until 1 November 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.

Opportunity

CERN Short-Term Internship 2026

Type

Paid International Internship / Short-Term Research & Professional Internship

Organizer

CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research

Country

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Event Format

Fully On-site / In-person

Duration

1–6 months

The exact starting date is discussed with CERN depending on the selected placement.

Study Level

Eligible applicants may be pursuing:

• Technical / Administrative Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

Applicants must remain full-time enrolled students throughout the internship.

PhD Students

Not eligible.

The Short-Term Internship is intended for students pursuing technical/administrative diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, or Master’s degrees.

Age Requirement

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Fields

Possible areas include:

• Applied Physics
• Data Science & Analytics
• Computing / IT
• Mathematics
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Materials and Process Engineering
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Administration
• Communication
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Logistics
• Procurement
• International Relations
• Other technical and administrative fields.

Nationality Requirement

Applicants must normally be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.

The current 2026 vacancy states that CERN cannot presently consider nationals of Pakistan, Lithuania, Latvia, Cyprus, and Croatia for this particular programme because the applicable Associate Membership recruitment ceilings have been reached.

Language Requirement

Applicants need a good working knowledge of:

• English and/or French

CERN’s working languages are English and French.

Monthly Allowance

CHF 1,593 net per month.

Paid Leave

Interns with contracts lasting 4 months or longer are entitled to paid leave.

Application Requirements

Applicants should prepare:

• CV in English or French
• Any other document considered relevant to the application.

Application Deadline

1 November 2026 at 23:59 Geneva Time.