CERN Administrative Student Scholarship 2027, Switzerland
The CERN Administrative Student Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications, offering university students an exceptional opportunity to gain practical work experience at one of the world's leading scientific organizations. Hosted at CERN's headquarters in Meyrin, Switzerland, the programme provides selected participants with a tax-free monthly allowance of CHF 3,486, comprehensive health insurance, paid leave, travel assistance, and the chance to work in a multicultural international environment.
Designed for students studying administrative and business-related disciplines, the CERN Administrative Student Programme enables participants to contribute to real projects while completing a mandatory or recommended internship as part of their university studies. Placements range from two to twelve months, allowing students to develop valuable professional skills before graduation.
CERN Administrative Student Scholarship 2027 Overview
- Host Organization: CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Programme: CERN Administrative Student Programme 2027
- Funding Type: Fully Funded Paid Student Placement
- Location: Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland
- Duration: 2 to 12 Months
- Monthly Allowance: CHF 3,486 (Tax-Free)
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Expected Start Date: From 1 January 2027
Degree Level
The CERN Administrative Student Scholarship is available for:
- Bachelor's Degree Students
- Master's Degree Students
Applicants must remain enrolled as full-time university students throughout the placement period.
Available Subjects
Students enrolled in administrative and non-technical disciplines are encouraged to apply, including:
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Law
- International Relations
- Public Administration
- Communications
- Marketing
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Office Management
- Project Management
- Management Studies
The programme is not intended for engineering, physics, or STEM students, who should instead apply through CERN's Technical Student Programme.
Benefits
Selected participants receive an attractive financial and professional support package, including:
- Tax-free monthly allowance of CHF 3,486
- Up to 30 days of paid annual leave
- Two weeks of annual CERN organizational closure leave
- Comprehensive CERN health insurance coverage
- Family supplement payments where applicable
- Travel allowance to and from Geneva (subject to eligibility)
- Practical work experience within an internationally recognized organization
- Opportunity to collaborate with professionals from around the world
- Exposure to multinational administrative operations
- Enhanced career prospects through international work experience
Why Choose the CERN Administrative Student Programme?
CERN is globally renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries, but its success also relies on professionals working in administration, finance, legal services, procurement, communications, and logistics.
Students joining the programme become active members of operational teams, contributing to meaningful projects while developing practical workplace skills in an international setting. The experience can significantly strengthen future applications for graduate jobs, multinational organizations, and international institutions.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens of CERN Member States or CERN Associate Member States.
Candidates must satisfy CERN's nationality requirements at the time of application.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the CERN Administrative Student Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
- Be enrolled as a full-time university student.
- Have completed at least 18 months (three semesters) of university studies before selection.
- Continue their studies during the internship period.
- Study an eligible administrative or business-related discipline.
- Possess good knowledge of English or French.
- Be available for an onsite placement in Switzerland.
- Meet any additional CERN recruitment requirements.
Application Procedure
Applicants can follow these steps to submit their application:
Step 1: Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae
Create a professional CV in either English or French highlighting your education, skills, and relevant experience.
Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents
Although optional, applicants are encouraged to include:
- Academic transcript
- Academic reference letter
- Additional documents supporting their qualifications
Step 3: Complete the Online Application
Submit the application through CERN's official recruitment portal before the closing deadline.
Step 4: Await Evaluation
Applications are assessed based on:
- Academic performance
- Motivation
- Eligibility
- Suitability for CERN's administrative departments
- Alignment with programme requirements
Step 5: Begin Placement
Successful candidates are expected to start their assignments from January 2027, with contracts lasting between two and twelve months depending on departmental needs.
Financial Support Summary
Participants benefit from one of Europe's most competitive administrative student funding packages:
- CHF 3,486 monthly tax-free allowance
- Paid annual leave
- Organizational closure leave
- Health insurance
- Family supplements
- Travel assistance
- Professional international work experience
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the CERN Administrative Student Scholarship 2027 is:
30 June 2026 (23:59 Geneva Time)
Interested students should complete their applications before the deadline to be considered for placements beginning in January 2027.
