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Research Program

CERN Summer Student Programme

Previous cycle deadline

January 26, 2026

Cycle closed. Check the official website for the next one.

Location

Switzerland

Level of study

Undergraduate · Master's

Cycle

2025/2026

Entry ID PR-39394

At a glance

The CERN Summer Student Programme offers bachelor's and master's students in physics, computing, engineering, and mathematics a unique opportunity to work with research teams at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. Participants join day-to-day experimental work, attend specialized lectures on particle physics and computing by leading scientists, visit accelerators and experimental areas, and engage in workshops, discussion sessions, and a poster session. Students complete a short report on their project at the end. The programme lasts 8 to 13 weeks in summer, fostering a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment with lasting professional networks.

Who can apply

  • By summer start, pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree (not PhD) in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics; completed at least 6 semesters (3 years) of full-time studies
  • Remain enrolled as full-time student at least until programme start
  • No prior CERN work >3 months or previous participation in Summer Student Programme
  • Good knowledge of English
  • All nationalities eligible (specific portals for some countries)
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Phone: +41 22 76 76 111

Esplanade des Particules 1 1217 Meyrin Switzerland

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