The CERN ORIGIN Program 2025/26 in Switzerland is now accepting applications. This early career program offers hands-on experience in technical and support service roles and is intended for secondary school graduates as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degree candidates. Candidates who have never participated in a CERN program before are the target audience. Starting a career with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is a great opportunity.
There are numerous initiatives in technical fields and support services offered by the ORIGIN Program. IELTS is not necessary, and there is no application fee. The program’s objective is to assist in preparing the upcoming generation of administrative, technical, and scientific professionals.
Eligibility Criteria :
- For professionals in their early careers
- Citizens of CERN Member or Associate Member States are eligible to apply.
For applicants without a university degree but with a General Secondary Education diploma:
- After graduation, you must have no more than two years of work experience.
- Qualified for technical or support service roles in fields including finance, human resources, international relations, or law
- Those with a university degree are not qualified for this specific track.
Switzerland is the host nation.
Where: Geneva
Time frame: 24–36 months
Advantages: Completely financed
Benefits :
- A monthly stipend
- Pension and health insurance coverage
- reimbursement for travel expenses to and from Geneva
- Upon arrival, an installation grant
- Allowances for family and child support (where appropriate)
- Paid leave and vacation benefits
- Availability of possibilities for training and development
- The length of the contract is between 24 and 36 months.
Deadline: Each Project has its deadline
