CERN Summer Student Programme 2027
CERN's Summer Student Programme 2027 offers Bachelor's and Master's students 8-13 weeks of paid research work in Geneva: 94 CHF/day subsistence allowance, health insurance, travel support and a physics lecture programme from world-class scientists. Applications open early November 2026 and close 31 January 2027.
The CERN Summer Student Programme 2027 gives Bachelor's and Master's students in physics, engineering, computer science and mathematics the chance to spend 8-13 weeks working on real research at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
Key dates
- Early November 2026: applications open — the vacancy notice publishes at the beginning of November.
- 31 January 2027: application deadline.
Two programmes run in parallel: one for students from CERN member states and one for students from non-member states. All nationalities are welcome.
Programme structure
Selected students join a CERN team for an 8-13 week paid internship in summer 2027, working on an advanced technical or experimental project alongside CERN scientists, alongside a programme of physics lectures.
This is a paid internship. Students receive a net subsistence allowance of 94 CHF per calendar day, coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme, support for travel expenses, and an 8-13 week employment contract.
- Bachelor's or Master's student (not PhD) in physics, engineering, computer science or mathematics
- Completed at least 6 semesters of university study
- Remain enrolled at your university during the programme
- Have not worked at CERN for more than 3 months
- Good knowledge of English
- All nationalities welcome: two programmes run in parallel - one for students from CERN member states and one for students from non-member states
- 94 CHF per calendar day net subsistence allowance
- Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance
- Support for travel expenses
- 8-13 week contract at CERN in Geneva
- Assistance finding accommodation
- Physics lecture programme taught by world-class scientists
- Hands-on experience on real research projects with CERN scientists
- Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student in physics, engineering, computer science or mathematics
- At least 6 semesters completed by the time of the programme
- University enrolment maintained for the duration of the stay
- No prior CERN employment of more than 3 months
- Working proficiency in English
Check the official vacancy notice when it publishes at the beginning of November 2026 for the exact required documents. Typical requirements include a CV, academic transcript and proof of university enrolment.
- Wait for the vacancy notice to publish at the beginning of November 2026.
- Submit your application through the CERN careers portal before 31 January 2027.
- Selected students receive an 8-13 week contract and join their CERN team in summer 2027.
Apply and follow updates via the official page: careers.cern/summer.