CERN Administrative Student Programme 2027 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the CERN Administrative Student Programme 2027 in Switzerland. This prestigious fully funded student programme offers undergraduate and master’s students the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience at CERN, the world’s leading particle physics laboratory. Participants will work in an international and multicultural environment while contributing to real projects in administration, communication, finance, human resources, law, logistics, procurement, and related fields.

Program Overview

• Host Organization: CERN
• Location: Switzerland
• Program Type: Administrative Studentship
• Duration: 2 to 12 Months
• Expected Start Date: January 2027
• Working Hours: 40 Hours per Week
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Financial Benefits

Selected students will receive:

• Monthly allowance of 3,486 Swiss Francs (tax-free)
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Travel allowance to Geneva
• Family supplement (where applicable)
• 30 days of paid leave per year
• Additional annual closure leave
• Opportunity to work in one of the world’s most prestigious international research organizations

Fields of Study

Students from the following academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• Administration
• Business Management
• Communication
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Law
• Logistics
• Procurement
• International Relations
• Related Administrative Disciplines

Note: Students from STEM and engineering fields should apply for CERN’s Technical Student Programme instead.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
• Have completed at least 18 months (3 semesters) of university studies.
• Remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the studentship.
• Have a good command of English or French.
• Be studying in an eligible administrative or business-related field.
• Not be a PhD student or PhD graduate.

Responsibilities

During the programme, students will:

• Assist experienced professionals in their field.
• Support daily administrative operations.
• Prepare documents and reports.
• Analyze data and contribute to projects.
• Coordinate activities within international teams.
• Develop professional and intercultural skills in a multicultural workplace.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• CV (in English or French)
• Academic transcript (optional but recommended)
• Academic reference letter (optional but recommended)
• Additional supporting documents relevant to the application

Why Apply?

The CERN Administrative Student Programme provides a unique opportunity to gain international work experience while supporting groundbreaking scientific research. Participants work alongside professionals from around the world, develop practical administrative skills, expand their professional network, and experience life in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme is highly competitive and is considered one of the best international student opportunities available in Europe.

Application Deadline

30 June 2026 (23:59 Geneva Time).