Overview
CERN’s 2027-1 Doctoral Student Programme supports PhD research connected to CERN work, with 12–36 months in Geneva and a CHF 3,907 monthly net allowance.
Complete research opportunity details
Doctoral students carry out thesis research with CERN and their home university, contributing to applied physics, computing, engineering or related technical projects. The initial contract is 12 months and can be renewed up to three years; the ideal start date is April 1, 2027.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, have started or be about to start a doctoral programme, have university support for CERN work to contribute to the PhD thesis, and have good English or French. The research field must align with CERN’s applied research areas.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on CERN's official careers page as current and open. Reference TSC-2027-1/DOCT; ideal start April 1, 2027; 12 to 36 months; fully onsite in Geneva; deadline October 16, 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time. CERN states a CHF 3,907 monthly net allowance. Only benefits and eligibility explicitly stated by CERN are included.
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