Summer Research Internship

Career Dream Destination LLP; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 16,116 - 19,304; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend 1587 CHF

Insurance coverage in Switzerland/FR

Traineeship agreement with CERN

Job summary

CERN invites undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply for short-term internships in Geneva. The program offers on-site experience across physics, engineering and related disciplines, with flexibility for 1–6 months in 2026 and a monthly stipend of 1,587 CHF.

Applicants must remain full-time students and be insured for medical and accident coverage in Switzerland/France. Only candidates from CERN Member or Associate Member States will be considered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a technical or administrative field.
• Studying towards a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree.
• PhD students are not eligible.

Skills

English and/or French proficiency

Full-time student status

Technical or administrative field

Education

Diploma / Bachelor / Master

Job description

CERN Short-Term Internship Opportunities for Indian Students 2026

Funding: Monthly Stipend - 1,587 Swiss Francs (1,77,120 INR) Per Month

Organization

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers explore the fundamental structure of the universe by investigating the building blocks of matter. Through this internship programme, CERN provides an opportunity for students to acquire practical experience in a world‑leading research environment, fostering the development of technical and professional skills essential for future academic or industry careers.

Diversity: A core value and integral to CERN’s mission

Mission: One of CERN’s fundamental missions is the advancement of education and knowledge dissemination.

Duration: 1 to 6 months

Start: Any time in 2026 (you specify your availability in the application)

Funding Allowance: 1,587 CHF/month (adjusted if you work less than a full month)

Insurance: You must be fully insured for medical, accident, and disability coverage in Switzerland/France via your university

Traineeship Agreement: You must use CERN’s own agreement. Check on the official website. CERN will not sign external agreements.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: From a CERN Member or Associate Member State
• Enrolled full-time in a technical or administrative field.
• You will remain a full‑time registered student throughout the internship at CERN.
• Studying towards a diploma, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree
• PhD students are NOT eligible
• Age: At least 18 years old
• Duration: Able to do an internship of 1–6 months in 2026
• Language: Good working proficiency in English and/or French
• Insurance: 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

Who can apply:

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.

Important!: You should be a national of a CERN Member or associate member state. Applications from other countries will not be considered.

Your main field of study should be from 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, etc.

Due to the high volume of applications, applicants will only be contacted if successful.