Short Term Internship 2026 — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 293 days ago
Role overview
One of CERN’s key missions is education.
Our experts enjoy sharing their knowledge with committed and passionate students.
If you are an undergraduate student in a technical or administrative field , and you’re looking to spend a few months training on-the-job, imagine doing your internship at CERN in Geneva.
- One of CERN’s key missions is education.
- Our experts enjoy sharing their knowledge with committed and passionate students.
- You are a full-time student (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor or Master degree).
Key requirements
- You are a full-time student (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor or Master degree).
Application process
- Important!: Please note that only nationals of CERN Member States or Associate Member States are eligible to apply.
- Applications from other countries will not be considered.
- To qualify for an internship, you should meet the following requirements:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
- Please note that candidates studying for a PhD are not eligible for this programme.
- You are at least 18 years of age .
- Your main field of study is in one of the following areas: applied physics, computing, mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical or civil engineering, instrumentation, materials science, radiation protection, safety and environmental protection, surveying, ultra-high vacuum, scientific communication.
- Or in administrative fields such as: translation, advanced secretarial work, accounting, legal services, human resources, librarianship, logistics.
Additional details
- You have good working proficiency in English and/ or French. Important Information
- You will therefore be required to use the CERN traineeship agreement provided on https://cds.cern.ch/record/1994294/files/convention_stage_6mois_en.pdf .
Notes and original content
- You have good working proficiency in English and/ or French.
- Important Information
- How to apply
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Geneva. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with CERN during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at CERN?
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