CERN Doctoral Student Program 2027 for International Students
Applications are open for the CERN Doctoral Student Program 2027 in Switzerland. International students who have started or are about to begin a PhD program at a university can apply for this research opportunity.
There is no application fee, and IELTS is not required. The program offers an excellent opportunity for doctoral students to gain research experience in an international scientific environment.
The CERN Doctoral Student Program offers doctoral students the opportunity to work on their PhD thesis at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, for up to three years. Students can apply whether they already have a defined thesis topic or are still developing their research plans.
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s leading centers for particle physics research. Founded in 1954, it brings together scientists and researchers to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that govern them.
CERN Doctoral Student Program 2027 Details
| Organization: | Cern |
| Degree level: | Doctoral |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Switzerland |
| Last date: | 16 October 2026 |
Financial Benefits
- Contract for 3 Years
- Allowance for Living Expenses
- Travel Allowance
- Additional Support
- Health Coverage
- Paid Leave
Research Area
- Applied Physics
- IT
- Mathematics
- Electricity
- Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Instrumentation for accelerators and particle physics experiments
- Materials Science
- Radiation Protection
- Safety and Environmental Protection
- Science Communication
- Surveying
- Ultra-high Vacuum
Documents Required
- Online Application Form
- Updated Resume
- Academic Transcript
- Three recent letters of recommendation
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for the CERN Student Program 2027 in Switzerland, applicants must:
- You are a citizen of a country that is a member or associate member of CERN.
- At a university, you have begun or will soon begin a PhD program.
- Candidates must have completed at least 18 months of their undergraduate studies (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
- Throughout your internship at CERN, you must continue to be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Applicants must have a good knowledge of English and French.
- It is not necessary to provide proof of an English language test.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the CERN Doctoral Student Program 2027 in Switzerland for international students is 16 October 2026.
How to Apply for CERN Doctoral Student Program?
- Your academic transcript, motivation letter, and resume should all be clearly labeled, and they should all be in PDF format.
- Online applications are accepted.
- Below is a link to the official CERN webpage.
