Want to intern in Switzerland? CERN 2026 internship offers Rs 1.8 lakh stipend

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has launched its Short-Term Internship Program for the year 2026. This program allows students and recent graduates from around the world to be able to participate in real-world projects with a vast number of different fields of interest including the following: science, engineering, administration, etc. There will be various support and guidance available through our experienced personnel while they are at CERN; they will also be able to contribute to the overall mission of CERN, which is to foster scientific advancement and technology innovation.

All internships will take place at the CERN facility in Geneva, Switzerland; in addition to Geneva, there will be multiple positions available for interns in Applied Physics, Experimental Physics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, IT, Software Development, Health & Safety, Finance, HR, Legal Affairs and International Relations. The main goal of the Short-Term Internship Program is to allow interns to better understand how their education can be applied in the workplace setting and to help them get ready for their future employment opportunities.

WHO CAN APPLY

Currently, enroled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary, technical, administrative, or engineering programme.

National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.

Good knowledge of English or French.

Students must remain enroled as full-time students during the internship.

Demonstrated curiosity, precision, proactive learning attitude, and teamwork skills.

ROLE OF INTERNS

Support experienced professionals in daily tasks and ongoing projects.

Apply new tools or methods relevant to their field of study.

Contribute to small-scale projects under supervision.

Collaborate with teams from diverse backgrounds and share ideas.

Gain exposure to an international workplace that connects science, technology, and innovation.

DURATION AND ALLOWANCE

Contract duration ranges from 1 to 6 months.

Interns receive a monthly allowance of 1,587 Swiss Francs (1.8 lakh).

Paid leave is provided for contracts of 4 months or longer

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the CERN Careers website at careers.cern/jobs/short-term-internship.

Prepare and submit a CV in English or French.

Include any additional documents relevant to your application.

Complete the online application before January 11, 2026, 23:59 Geneva Time (7.30 pm IST)

CERN internships offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience cutting-edge research and engineering in a globally renowned scientific organisation.

Interns work on meaningful projects, develop professional skills, and engage with an international community of experts, helping prepare them for careers in science, technology, and administration.