Program Length: 8 to 13 weeks (minimum 8 weeks, maximum 13 weeks)

Sponsor: CERN — European Organization for Nuclear Research

Location: CERN laboratories — Geneva, Switzerland

Admissions Requirements: 

• You are a Bachelor or Master student (not PhD) in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics and should have completed, by the European summer, at least three years of full-time studies at university level.
• You will remain registered as a student during your stay at CERN. If you expect to graduate during European summer (as of May), you are also eligible to apply.
• You have not worked at CERN before with any other status (Technical Student, Trainee, User or other status) for more than 3 months and you have not been previously a Summer Student at CERN.
• You have a good knowledge of English; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Admissions Deadline: End of January

Highlight: If you are a university student in physics, engineering, computer science, or mathematics looking for a fully funded research opportunity, then the CERN Summer Student Programme or the CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme is for you. This prestigious student opportunity takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, at the world’s leading laboratory for particle physics. Each summer, selected students from around the globe spend 8 to 13 weeks working on real projects that contribute directly to CERN’s cutting-edge experiments (Summer Student Program) and working with technologies that contribute to high-end physics (Openlab). Beyond hands-on research, the both programs include exclusive lectures by world-class scientists, guided tours of CERN’s facilities, and the rare chance to gain experience inside some of the most advanced STEM laboratories in the world. Applications open in November and close at the end of January, and accepted applicants get their invitations in May. Successful candidates can begin their placements in June. Participants receive a stipend, travel allowance, and support with accommodation, ensuring they can fully focus on learning and discovery. Far more than just an internship, this programme is a gateway into international research, collaboration, and scientific advancement. If you want to immerse yourself in one of the most exciting environments in science and technology, the CERN Summer Student Programme and CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme are the best chances for you.

Cost: None