The CERN Administrative Student Program 2026 in Switzerland, a fully supported international internship for bachelor’s and master’s students, is currently accepting applications. This esteemed program gives students the chance to obtain practical administration experience at CERN, the top scientific research organization in the world. Human resources, business administration, finance, law, communications, translations, logistics, library sciences, and related subjects are among those that qualify. There is no application cost or IELTS requirement, and the internship offers a monthly stipend, travel expenses, and health insurance for a duration of two to twelve months. Selected students will work with top professionals, earning real-world experience, exposure to other countries, and practical skills that will greatly improve their resumes and future employment opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Candidates must be citizens of one of the Member or Associate Member States of CERN.
- PhD students and degree holders are not eligible; candidates must have finished at least 18 months (3 semesters) of coursework.
- When applying for the CERN Administrative Student Programme 2026, candidates should have a specialty in administration.
- Participants must be able to stay for a minimum of two months and a maximum of twelve months.
- Throughout the internship, students must continue to be enrolled full-time at their university.
- It is necessary to be fluent in either French or English.
- The CERN Administrative Student Program is not open to students in STEM or engineering-related professions.
Country: Switzerland
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Opportunity Type: International internships, Internships
Benefits :
- Duration of internship: two to twelve months, offering a chance to live in Europe.
- All interns get a monthly stipend of 3,452 CHF.
- International students are given a travel allowance.
- additional funding for interns who are married or have kids.
- 2 weeks of annual shutdown in addition to 30 days of paid leave annually.
- Acquire exposure to international institutions and professional experience.
- Develop your professional network and get expert guidance.
- Contributions are automatically subtracted from the stipend, and comprehensive health insurance coverage is offered.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
