CERN Summer Student Programme 2027

CERN’s Summer Student Programme combines supervised work on a technical project with lectures and visits to research facilities. Placements are in Geneva and can suit students in physics, engineering, computing and related fields.

Applicants must be bachelor’s or master’s students and have completed at least three years of full-time university study by the summer. The vacancy is open to students from member and non-member states. Check the vacancy for enrolment and prior CERN appointment rules.

CERN lists a daily allowance of up to CHF 94, health insurance and a travel allowance where applicable. Participants also have access to the summer lecture programme.

Prepare a CV, your latest academic transcript and an academic reference before opening the application. Review the upload requirements in CERN’s vacancy and submit by the deadline shown on the listing.