Are you thinking about doing an internship abroad? Students from all over the world have the chance to participate in a highly competitive short-term internship program at CERN in Europe. Interns based in Switzerland get practical experience in a top scientific institute in addition to receiving a monthly stipend of about 1,516 Swiss francs. Undergraduates studying technical and administrative subjects can especially benefit from this curriculum. Equal opportunities and a merit-based system are provided. A stipend is also provided to interns to help with living expenses. The internship offers insightful experiences and networking possibilities for a period of one to six months. Don’t pass up this opportunity to work with CERN to advance your career and resume.
Location: Switzerland Funding: Paid Type of Opportunity: International Internships, Internships
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be at least eighteen years old and enrolled full-time in undergraduate (post-secondary) programs.
- This paid internship program in Europe is not available to candidates who are enrolled in doctoral programs.
- Applied physics, computer science, mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical or civil engineering, instrumentation, materials science, radiation protection, safety and environmental protection, surveying, ultra-high vacuum, and scientific communication should be your main areas of study. Administrative specialties including advanced secretarial work, accounting, legal services, human resources, librarianship, and logistics are also taken into consideration.
- Applicants must be proficient in either French or English.
Benefits:
- The monthly compensation for interns will be 1,577 Swiss francs. Keeping in mind that living expenditures in Geneva are somewhat high, this allowance acts as additional support.
- The opportunity to gain real-world experience by working across Europe.
- The intern’s résumé will be greatly improved by this experience.
- It also offers a remarkable chance to grow one’s professional network and advance in one’s chosen field of work.
- An opportunity to live in Switzerland for a short time.
- Investigate and become fully immersed in European culture.
Documents Required:
- A curriculum vitae in either English or French.
- A letter of reference from the current institution.
- Documentation confirming enrolment in a technical/administrative diploma, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program.
Deadline: Candidates may submit their applications at any time of year for the CERN short-term internship in Switzerland.
