Overview
CERN’s 2027 Applied Physics Technical Studentship offers 4–12 months of fully onsite practical training in Geneva with a CHF 3,486 monthly net allowance.
Complete internship details
Technical students support CERN projects in applied physics, including areas such as instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition and radiation measurements, while learning from engineers, technicians and scientists. The ideal start date is 1 April 2027.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, have completed at least 18 months or three semesters in Applied Physics, Engineering Physics or a related field, have good English or French, and remain enrolled full-time during the studentship. PhD students and PhD holders are not eligible. CERN currently states that it cannot consider Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot or Croatian nationals because the applicable Associate Membership ceiling has been reached.
Tips for this internship
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- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Verified on CERN Careers reference TSC-2027-1/AP and its live SmartRecruiters application route. CERN states an application deadline of 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time, a 4–12 month fully onsite contract, CHF 3,486 monthly net allowance, paid leave, health-insurance coverage with employee contribution deducted from the allowance, possible family supplement and travel expenses depending on circumstances. Geneva is on UTC+2 on that date, so the exact deadline is normalized to 21:59Z.
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