The Applications are now open for the CERN Doctoral Student Program 2026 in Switzerland. It is a Fully Funded Opportunity for those who want to complete their Thesis. The Duration of the Program is 3 Years (36 Months). The CERN Doctoral Student Program 2026 allows candidates to work on a Thesis while spending 3 years at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. Whether you have already decided on a thesis subject or are in the process of determining it, this opportunity is for you. A wide range of programs is available at CERN. There is no application fee, and IELTS is also not required. You must have started or are about to start a doctoral program at a university. Below are more details about the CERN Doctoral Student requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.
Details About the CERN Doctoral Student Program 2026 in Switzerland
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Organization Name: CERN
- Duration: 3 Years
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 16th November 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Contract for 3 Years
- Allowance for Living Expenses
- Travel Allowance
- Additional Support
- Health Coverage
- Paid Leave
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Area of Research
Here’s the list in bullet points:
- 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
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Eligibility Criteria
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- You have started or are about to start a doctoral program at a university.
- Have completed at least 18 months of your undergraduate studies (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
- You must remain registered as a full-time student during the internship at CERN.
- You have a good knowledge of English and French.
- Proof of English Language Test is not required.
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Required Documents
Please clearly label your document CV, Motivation letter, and Academic transcript, and it should be in PDF format.
- CV.
- Most recent academic transcript.
- A reference letter from your University Professor.
How to Apply for the CERN Doctoral Student Program?
The Application Process is online. The Link to the CERN Official website is below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE CERN DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
Note for Bachelors and Master’s Students: You can apply for the CERN Technical Student Program and the CERN Administrative Student Program.
