Short Term Internship 2026

Short Term Internship 2026 | CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Short Term Internship 2026

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research Geneva Both national and international Internship level Speaks English, French

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CERN offers a Short Term Internship for undergraduate students in technical or administrative fields. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience while working alongside experts in a world-renowned research organization. Candidates must be nationals of CERN Member States and maintain full-time student status throughout the internship. The program lasts between 1 to 6 months and includes a monthly allowance.

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Company Description At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on cern . Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Job Description 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. An impressive addition to your CV! We offer a limited number of placements in our practical training programme. Duration 1 – 6 months. !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.

Qualifications To qualify for an internship, you should meet the following requirements:

You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .

You are a full-time student (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor or Master degree). 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.

You will remain a full-time registered student throughout the internship at CERN .

You have good working proficiency in English and/ or French.

Important Information

The duration of the internship is minimum 1 month and maximum 6 months.

Your Educational Establishment / University must ensure you have full insurance cover valid in the Geneva area (France and Switzerland) for medical expenses, work and private accidents as well as any disability arising from professional and non-professional illness and accidents.

You will receive a monthly allowance of 1,587 Swiss Francs for a full month of work. If you work less than a full month, the allowance will be adjusted proportionally.

Additional Information Due to the high volume of applications we receive, you will only be

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