CERN Doctoral Student Program 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)
The CERN Doctoral Student Programme is a fully funded opportunity in Switzerland allowing research students to work on their thesis in a unique international environment.
Overview
The CERN Doctoral Student Programme offers doctoral candidates the chance to work at the cutting edge of science for up to 36 months in Geneva, Switzerland. Participants engage in advanced research projects in fields such as applied physics, engineering, and computing while collaborating with world-class scientists and engineers.
Benefits
- A monthly tax-free living allowance of 3,907 Swiss Francs
- Health insurance coverage
- A travel allowance to Geneva
- Family supplement if applicable
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus two weeks of annual closure
- Contracts lasting between 12 and 36 months
Eligibility
- Must be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program or about to enroll in a university
- Thesis work must be relevant to CERN and lead to a PhD degree awarded by your home university
- Must have a good command of either the English or French language
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications online via the official recruitment platform using LinkedIn, Indeed, or by filling out the online application form manually.
Required and optional documents include:
- A CV written in English or French
- Any relevant supporting documents
- An academic reference letter (optional)
- An academic transcript (optional)
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.