Applications are now open for the CERN Short-Term Internship 2026, providing trainees the chance to acquire useful experience at one of the world’s leading clinical research study companies in Switzerland.
The internship is created for undergraduate and master’s students looking for hands-on training in science, engineering, computing, and chosen administrative fields. Successful participants will get a month-to-month stipend, medical insurance, travel support, and the chance to work in an international research study environment.
Internship Summary
- Host Nation: Switzerland
- Classification: Internship
- Eligible Nations: CERN Member and Associate Member States
- Internship Duration: 1– 6 Months
- Advantages: Monthly stipend, travel allowance, medical insurance, paid leave
- Application Due Date: Not Specified
About the CERN Short-Term Internship
The CERN Short-Term Internship provides students with practical work experience while they finish their academic studies. Individuals work together with researchers and professionals on genuine jobs, developing technical and expert abilities in a worldwide recognized clinical institution.
Internship opportunities are available in locations such as applied physics, engineering, information technology, mathematics, robotics, products science, clinical communication, personnels, accounting, legal services, logistics, and other associated disciplines.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants need to:
- Be nationals of a CERN Member State or Partner Member State.
- Be enrolled as full-time undergraduate, diploma, or master’s students throughout the internship duration.
- Be at least 18 years of ages.
- Be studying in a relevant technical or administrative field.
- Have excellent working knowledge of English and/or French.
- Note that PhD trainees are not qualified for this programme.
Internship Advantages
Chosen interns will receive:
- A regular monthly allowance of 1,587 Swiss Francs.
- Travel support.
- Detailed medical insurance.
- Paid leave during the internship.
- Extra family assistance where applicable.
- Practical experience in a world-class research environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must go to the official CERN careers portal, choose an appropriate internship chance, complete the online application form, and publish all needed documents, consisting of an upgraded CV, scholastic records, and a reference letter from a university professor. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis till positions are filled.